Whether you need rim brake pads with a leather strip for steel rims or Dura-Ace compatible pads for your roadie, we have them all in our warehouse!
Different types of rim brake pads & what bikes use them
We have broken up the brake pads on our site into categories. Hopefully this will make it easier for you to find the ones you need for your bike.
Here we will explain a little about the sub-categories of pads:
BMX
BMX pads can be caliper or sometimes cantilever brake style. And they have more unusual one’s in the ‘International’ style.
Campagnolo
Campi does things differently. So if you have campagnolo brakes then the only type that will fit are campi. And you won’t be able to sub-in normal cantilever pads. Some of their brakes lack a grub screw to hold the pad in.
Cantilever
These brakes have a post which can be threaded or unthreaded. But this is because the brake caliper clamps on the smooth post.
Classic
We would also call this Retro. These are pads that suit rim brake calipers from the 1960s, 1970s. These pads look very blocky (kind of like Lego) and there are pads with Leather strips in them. The leather works well with steel rims, which are definitely a Classic.
U Brake
U Brakes are unusual these days, but you may find them on BMX bikes still!
V Brake
Probably the most common of brake types in the rim brake category. V brakes are common on budget bikes & mountain bikes.
Single Pivot/Dual Pivot
The Single Pivot brake is noticeable for it’s singular hinge point. And the Dual Pivot is more common on your more expensive or higher quality rim brake bikes. You will find TRP for instance are dual pivot brakes, as are Dura-Ace.
Still confused? We can help! If you aren’t sure what your bike needs you can always ask us. Send us a photo or the details or your bike model & we can help you figure out which pads you need. Because we have pads for just about any bike.
You can email us, text message through the site or give us a call at Abbotsford Cycles.
