Carbon Clincher Brake Pad Advice

[Kallie.]

Hi Hubbers,

 

I am looking for some advice on brake pads for a set of Reynolds Attack full carbon clinchers I recently aquired from a fellow hubber.

 

I got the wheels recently and being super eager to try them out, I quickly went and bought some cork brake pads (as this is what I believe is used on carbon brake surfaces) however, after a bit more reading on Reynolds' website, I noticed they made a point of stating that cork brake pads must NOT be used on their wheels and if cork pads are used this will void the warranty.

 

So does anyone know what the reason might be for them specifically saying why cork pads cannot be used? Obviously the wheels are out of warranty but I am more worried if the cork pads may damage the wheels.

 

I also read on their site that they DO recommend the use of Swissstop yellow pads, so my next question is, are these pads available at most bike shops? Or can someone please guide me as to where I can get these?

 

Thanks!!

[Meezo]

Ebay, anywhere locally you looking around 500, ordered mine on ebay, paid around R350, postage all inclusive.

[Kallie.]

Ebay, anywhere locally you looking around 500, ordered mine on ebay, paid around R350, postage all inclusive.

 

Thanks Meezo

[Meezo]

to add to that , the seller is ppcycleshop, and the price is $43 free shipping.

You wont/shouldn't get charged duties, they send it in a nice small little envelope, delivered 2 weeks later......

[Tiny K]

Or you can get them the next day from CWC - http://www.cwcycles....himano-pads-set

 

Edit: I must admit, a bit more pricey though.....

Edited August 6, 2012 by Tiny K

[Tiny K]

to add to that , the seller is ppcycleshop, and the price is $43 free shipping.

You wont/shouldn't get charged duties, they send it in a nice small little envelope, delivered 2 weeks later......

 

Surely you will still be charged VAT when bringing it through customs? (not to be confused with Customs Duties)

[SURFER]

Thanks Meezo

 

Got mine from CWC

[Kallie.]

Thanks for all the input so far.

[Meezo]

 

 

Surely you will still be charged VAT when bringing it through customs? (not to be confused with Customs Duties)

 

nope collected from post office with my id.

 

this has happened before when i ordered some cellphone covers. no duties!

[Tubehunter]

Also got mine from CWC, the next day.

[Kallie.]

Thanks for the advice, it seems the the swissstop yellow pads are highly recommended, after speaking to the guys who bring in Reynolds, I have managed to organize a set of brake pads made by them so it should be safe to assume that they should do the job but I will need to swop pads when changing wheels.

 

I am still keen to try out the swissstop pads, so will shop around for a good deal.

 

Thanks again!

[MTB_Roadie]

Surely you will still be charged VAT when bringing it through customs? (not to be confused with Customs Duties)

 

Depends on the amount of the package, I just imported some new wheels, will let you know the amount on duties....but lets just say I saved about 6k according to the quoted price from a SA Distributor and Customs normally is 7.5-10% of total value