which brake pads???

[VamP]

I am looking to get replacement brake pads - can anyone suggest which type, and by that I mean size/shape, I will need?

This is my bike Bianchi

The brakes are Bianchi badged Reparto Corse RC-471 forged Alloy Dual Pivot. I cannot find any information about these brakes, and am assuming they are cheap no names.

Would the pads be Campy or Shimano compatible, or something else entirely? The bike has mainly a Campy + various assorted groupset components.


Many thanks in advance!

 

[Herzog]

I know with the Bianchi Sempre, the Reparto brakes are actually FSA.

 

[VamP]

I know with the Bianchi Sempre, the Reparto brakes are actually FSA.

Makes sense as there's other FSA kit on the bike. That means Shimano compatible right?

 

[Herzog]

Think so, I'm not 100% sure though.

 

[gaz]

If you can't find out then just buy some shimano cartdridges

 

[earth]

Swiss stop greens. Apart from being a good pad, they will also match the teal colour of your bike.

I am looking to get replacement brake pads - can anyone suggest which type, and by that I mean size/shape, I will need?

This is my bike Bianchi

The brakes are Bianchi badged Reparto Corse RC-471 forged Alloy Dual Pivot. I cannot find any information about these brakes, and am assuming they are cheap no names.

Would the pads be Campy or Shimano compatible, or something else entirely? The bike has mainly a Campy + various assorted groupset components.


Many thanks in advance!

 

[Will1985]

The basic rule is that if the pad holder has a screw in it, Shimano....no screw = Campag.

I'm totally Campag, but have got rid of all my Campag holders in favour of the screw style. I found that changing pads between alloy and carbon (a regular occurrence) is much easier.

 

[VamP]

The basic rule is that if the pad holder has a screw in it, Shimano....no screw = Campag.

I'm totally Campag, but have got rid of all my Campag holders in favour of the screw style. I found that changing pads between alloy and carbon (a regular occurrence) is much easier.

Awesome! Thanks.

An yes there is a screw.

 

[yello]

The basic rule is that if the pad holder has a screw in it, Shimano....no screw = Campag.

I never knew that! Thanks! Useful to remember.

My Bianchi hand 'own brand' brakes so I foolishly assumed Campag compatible.... WRONG! I used Koolstop (non campy) salmon pads and rate them.

 

[youngoldbloke]

What is the difference between Shimano compatible and Campag compatible? Is it the diameter of the fixing bolt? Will Campag fit Shimano but not vice versa?

 

[Will1985]

I think it's just the screw - I've not had a problem on any of my bikes. I just removed the Campag holders and swapped them with the new ones....the only thing which I kept the same were the orbital washers, although I don't think that would have made a difference.

 

[yello]

In my case, the (wrong) replacement pads (Campy 2000) where slightly wider and had a slightly different curvature. I could have force them in but that's not my style. I bought one that fitted instead. I'm anal like that sometimes.

 

[Will1985]

In my case, the (wrong) replacement pads (Campy 2000) where slightly wider and had a slightly different curvature. I could have force them in but that's not my style. I bought one that fitted instead. I'm anal like that sometimes.

I wasn't sure about that, but had a feeling there were two different Campag designs. I wouldn't be surprised if the new 11 speed pads use another design!!