Campy Brakeset Replacement Assistance

[pjmsj21]

Hi

I have a set of Record brakes, the pre-skeleton version and need to replace the brake pads (not the brakeset).

First: I need suggestions as to what pad is compatible and recommended for these brakes? I am running Campy Neutron (tubular) wheels and another set of Pacenti rims....thus alloy. Live in the Northwest so good rain performance is a nice benefit.

Second: It appears as if the pads slide out on these brakes or am I missing something? Not surprisingly it is difficult to slide them out by hand. Any suggestions or tricks of the trade?

As always.....thanks.

Pat

[jtakeda]

I like the kool stop salmon pads.

As for sliding the pads I use some dish soap to slide the new ones in

[pjmsj21]

Thanks for your response: I assume this is the version of the Koolstop that would fit my brakes?

http://www.koolstop.com/english/campi2000.html

[jtakeda]

Yup!

They wear a little quicker but for wet they're fantastic and the modulation is great.

[bikerboy337]

Plus one on the look stop salmon, best bang for the buck for aluminum rims...


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[carpediemracing]

I use a black/salmon combo Koolstop pad on my Campy brakes. Prior to that I used just black KS pads (horrible in the rain naturally), and before that the stock OEM pads.

To remove pads use channel locks. Just grip and twist. Or you can put a small screwdriver between pad and holder and tilt.

Slide in. Tap in place with something not too hard.

(screwdriver tip is in the comments)
http://sprinterdellacasa.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-campy-brake-pad-swap.html

[lhuerta]

+1 on koolstop, best replacement I have found for that era brake. To remove pad simply pry thin flathead screwdriver between shoe and holder then wedge out....should take about 3 seconds per pad.

[djdj]

Carpediem is right on re removal. To install, put a generous amount of rubbing alcohol on the back and edges of the pad and slide it in. If you have trouble getting the last millimeters in, put a coin between the back of the pad and your thumb and push.

Btw, i find the SwissStop pads go in and out easier than the Campag pads. And i think the green pads are designed for rain.

[oldpotatoe]

1:30 in..c'mon you nancys...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxBTVU9JDrA

[fignon's barber]

I had a campa brakeset that had a pair of pads for about 11 years. The pads were almost sintered to the holder. I found the easiest way to remove was to carefully cut a long channel out of the pad with a small hacksaw and then pick the remaining pieces out with needle nose pliers. Nowadays, this doesn't happen because I'm constantly changing pads to accommodate various wheels.