Weinmann Brakes - Worn brake pads

[Freedom]

Freedom no more! I'm grounded!!

Advice required please. I need some new brake pads for my vintage Raleigh Pioneer Classic that I purchased in 1991 (1990 model). It has Weinmann caliper brakes. The pads as shown in the photo are 35mm. I popped into Halfords yesterday but nothing was found to be suitable.

I have searched online but sizes are 45mm. Would this be problematic? I'm certain the rims are made of aluminium.

 

[Big John]

https://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk...amp-shoes-road-bike-rim-blocks-nos-bbp2210252

These are 40mm. Any good?

 

[midlife]

I think kool stop do some Weinmann copies but quite pricey!

https://www.ambadistribution.com/products/grid?category=131

 

[Deleted member 1258]

These Kool Stop Continental Brake Blokes, Salmon?

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-blocks/kool-stop-continental-brake-blocks-salmon/

 

[Ian H]

These are what you need, like for like replacement, more or less.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-b...leigh-xpattern-36mm-brake-blocks-nut-fitting/

 

[rogerzilla]

They are usually sloped on the braking surface so they look like this when fitted:

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This ensures they (more or less) hit the rim squarely when applied, assuming a centre-pull brake.

 

[iluvmybike]

Freedom no more! I'm grounded!!

Advice required please. I need some new brake pads for my vintage Raleigh Pioneer Classic that I purchased in 1991 (1990 model). It has Weinmann caliper brakes. The pads as shown in the photo are 35mm. I popped into Halfords yesterday but nothing was found to be suitable.

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I have searched online but sizes are 45mm. Would this be problematic? I'm certain the rims are made of aluminium.

I have a box load of these - all new. Let me know if you want some

 

[Freedom]

Thanks to you all for the links. I will give 'like for like' a try first as suggested by Ian H.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-b...leigh-xpattern-36mm-brake-blocks-nut-fitting/

The blocks didn't sit as they should've with the front part of the block being the part that made contact with the rim. The rear part made contact. Is this the case with older bikes?

 

[GuyBoden]

You probably know this, modern MTB brake cartridge and pads will fit too, I have them on my old 1970's Galaxy, you can line them up better with the rim (toe in) and they stop better too.

When they wear, you just buy pads for them.

These type:
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/clarks-72mm-alumium-triple-contour-brake-pads/rp-prod55823

 

[Freedom]

Thanks to you all for the links. I will give 'like for like' a try first as suggested by Ian H.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-b...leigh-xpattern-36mm-brake-blocks-nut-fitting/

The blocks didn't sit as they should've with the front part of the block being the part that made contact with the rim. The rear part made contact. Is this the case with older bikes?

Above info re blocks not sitting right, meant to say, these are the current ones. I placed an order for new blocks yesterday, but I envisage they will sit the same....

 

[Freedom]

These are what you need, like for like replacement, more or less.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-b...leigh-xpattern-36mm-brake-blocks-nut-fitting/

Cheers, have ordered and due to arrive next week.

 

[Freedom]

You probably know this, modern MTB brake cartridge and pads will fit too, I have them on my old 1970's Galaxy, you can line them up better with the rim (toe in) and they stop better too.

When they wear, you just buy pads for them.

These type:
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/clarks-72mm-alumium-triple-contour-brake-pads/rp-prod55823

Thanks for the link. I didn't know about the modern MTB brake cartridge and pads.
Neither did the salesman in Halfords🤔

 

[DRM]

Thanks for the link. I didn't know about the modern MTB brake cartridge and pads.
Neither did the salesman in Halfords🤔

That’s not surprising that Halfords were clueless, again,

 

[Freedom]

These are what you need, like for like replacement, more or less.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-b...leigh-xpattern-36mm-brake-blocks-nut-fitting/

The brake blocks arrived today. The depth of a block is 18mm and previous ones measure at 16mm. I was able to fit both, however, the wheel cannot turn. Any suggestions?

 

[Ian H]

Simple adjust. If the adjuster won't back-off far enough, then you need to loosen the cable clamp at the caliper and allow 2 or 3 mm or so more cable through. It might take a couple of goes to get right.