OS brake pads

[Devilock]

I am indeed an idiot.

[Gnarlyscoots]

I already told you numpty, use ACS Z Plus pads on alloy rims or Eagle II kool stop salmon pads.

ACS pads are super soft and grip well although wear very quickly. Salmons have something in the compound that digs into the rims to increase stopping power but as riding rice paper Weinmann rims, I wouldn't use them as your rims wouldn't last 5 minutes 

These ones:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACS-Z-PLUS-BRAKE-PADS-OLD-SCHOOL-BMX-TO-FIT-HARO-DIAMOND-BACK-GT-HUTCH-JMC-/161135501029?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item25846c9ee5

[Gnarlyscoots]

Even JT is selling them cheap 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-ACS-Z-Plus-Brake-Pads-Vintage-old-school-bmx-/121178790168?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1c36d19918

[griff]

As Griff siad, more chance of stopping with two bits of buttered toast......

I never said anything about toast

[Devilock]

As Griff siad, more chance of stopping with two bits of buttered toast......

I never said anything about toast

You're always thinking about food G...!

[Devilock]

Thanks for the info Teeerrrrrrrryyy.

[griff]

As Griff siad, more chance of stopping with two bits of buttered toast......

I never said anything about toast

You're always thinking about food G...!

Not always, sometimes I think about bicycle parts and life's great mysteries
I cooked chicken with rice and peas tonight so am still stuffed

[58 delray]

dont forget to pre stretch your cable before final setup as this helps the braking efficiancy alot on old school brakes 

[MartyC]

KoolStop grey pads; no other compares.

[Devilock]

Thanks for the info Mart & Andy.

How would you pre-stretch your cable?

[Gnarlyscoots]

How would you pre-stretch your cable?

Pull it 

[Devilock]

How would you pre-stretch your cable?

Pull it 

Yeah I do that a few times but just thought...oh I can't be bothered...!

[griff]

Is that like using it for a little bit and then adjusting it again afterwards?