Brandon,
Am currently under the influence of "Mafac howl Tinitus". Also
think I know many of the tricks and to date haven't killed the
beast. I have had luck and am probably going back to Kool Stop
pre 99 Campy replacement inserts (these are not the block style
and a bit more modern looking in profile) - they slide into the
Mafac holder just fine. Being a slave to fashion from time to
time and having Dale lay down a harumpf when he saw these pads
sticking out of the pad holders (they are as they come a bit
longer than the 4 dot pads) Ive taken an exacto knife to them and
indeed they look a little more stealthy if not totally original.
These were quiet intitially and thats where Im heading now. Lever
feel and power if matched with quiet would make these superior
indeed.
Tom Rawson
Oakland, CA
> Ok here's a question for you Mafac fans. What brake pads do you
use? I've been using Racers on the braze-on mounts on the
Centurion and the power is great, but the howling is the worst
I've heard. I know all the tricks for stopping the howling and
have never had this much trouble. My next trick is to replace
the original 4-dot pads with something else. I have plenty of
non-classic pads that will work but does anyone have specific
pads they like for Mafac brakes?
> Thanks,
> Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
> Can't stand the noise in
> Santa Barbara, Calif.