Old old bike brakes

[MattDB]

Hi,
I know this is a very basic question but I was wondering if someone could help.....

I've just bought a really old road bike, it's in a sorry state but first thing first, new brake pads - I've currently got these in:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ncjj39vyy473ix0/2014-05-25%2011.44.11.jpg

but can't work out what I need to buy. I'd like to remove the metal holder if possible as, although this one looks ok - the others are a bit bent - if this isn't possible I'll get new blocks only but I can't work out what I need.

all the best,

Matt

 

[Sharky]

Something like this?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/clarks-35mm-standard-x-pattern-brake-pads/rp-prod47493

Any modern brake pad should fit.
Keith

 

[smokeysmoo]

THESE are the same basic type as you've got and similar to the ones that Sharky mentions above.

Or for improved stopping power you should be able to fit cartridge pads like THESE*

*minor fettling may or may not be required to fit modern pads/cartridge pads.

 

[biggs682]

@MattDB try some koolstop continentals from Spa Cycles , its what i use

 

[Cycleops]

It looks like you have chrome rims which will make most pads inoperative in the wet. The consensus on the best pads for chrome rims seems to be Coolstop Salmon, unless someone knows any better option.

 

[MattDB]

Thanks so much guys - really appreciate this. Having a look at the rest of the bike, seems like the brakes may the first part of a long journey!

 

[wisdom]

It will be a good journey though.Any questions jusk ask on here with pictures if possible and you will be guided through most tasks

 

[John the Canuck]

what biggs682 says

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s104p1591

fitted to my steel chrome rims too

 

[John the Canuck]

..................... - I've currently got these in:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ncjj39vyy473ix0/2014-05-25%2011.44.11.jpg
but can't work out what I need to buy. .............Matt

Matt
if you're stuck - i have some these in the 'shed' - 4 in good condition
if you'd like them, just drop me your address by PM

john

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

What's the bike anyway?

 

[MattDB]

It's an Elswick,Jetstream

While I put in an order I'm also looking at replacing brake and gear cables - didn't realise that there would be so many options - the gears are apparently Huret which I understand from a few forms makes it tricky to find cables. I don't fully understand the issue but does anyone know if this means a standard universal gear cable would not be suitable?

 

[Sharky]

Same gear cables as today, but just got to check the seating of the cables at the lever ends. The blob on the end can be round or a block or something. Just look out for the same as the old cables. If you get the wrong sort, it could still work, but won't be quite as flush with the lever.

Cheers keith