Re: [CR]Modolo replacement pads

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:00:54 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Modolo replacement pads
References: <7750b58bd965d05c1fd40a471d51d331@earthlink.net>


Bianca Pratorius wrote:
>
> I am still looking for replacement pads for my Modolo Speedys. I don't
> want to use the Sinterized ones as they would trash the rare Ambrosio
> rims. A Jamaican mechanic says he can cut blocks out of old car tires
> as he did in Jamaica. Is this something that others on the list have
> done? Is it recommended?
>
> Garth Libre in Miami Fl.

I've been doing the same thing as your Jamaican mentor for many years.

I'm always very careful to match the country of origin of the car tire I cut the brake blocks out of to match the country of origin of the brakes. French Michelin car tires for the brake blocks of my MAFAC and CLB brakes, Italian Pirelli tires for my Universal, Balilla, Modolo and Campagnolo brakes, and Japanese Bridgestone tires for my SunTour and Shimano brakes.

I always try to match the same vintage of car tire to the same vintage of brake just to be on the safe side. You can never be too careful when it comes to your bicycle's brakes after all.

Oh, and don't try to cut the car tire on your lap, use a nice solid workbench. Voice of experience here! :::sigh:::

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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