Best Brake Blocks for Caliper Brake?

[CurbDawg]

In the middle of restoring a 1997 Schwinn and I've just bought new gyro cables. The front brake blocks are past their best so I was wondering what to replace them with? The brake itself is a Dia-Compe Bulldog and I've fitted chrome rims to aid braking power, so I just want the brake block with the best bite!

[bobafett]

I use "kool stop eagle 2" on my '82 supergoose rider - got a bit of the oldschool look to them and they slow my beer enhanced torso to a standstill ! 

Bit squeeky and noisey though haha ! 

I believe those clear sticky pads are supposed to be really good 

[Andyboy77]

Try some clear brake blocks mate.  They are made of a very soft compound and therefore they bite really good. Now I use mine (Rubber Dubber - look like Kool Stops) with mags and they work great even them. Before that, I used 'em with Araya chrome-rims but due to the brake forces I was a bit concerned about my DC880 caliper to break. Long story short, clear pads and chrome rims are good friends.   

[Ady]

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Try some clear brake blocks mate.  They are made of a very soft compound and therefore they bite really good. Now I use mine (Rubber Dubber - look like Kool Stops) with mags and they work great even them. Before that, I used 'em with Araya chrome-rims but due to the brake forces I was a bit concerned about my DC880 caliper to break. Long story short, clear pads and chrome rims are good friends.   
[/quote]

Mate..
Did you purchase these in the U.K.?
If so, have you a link  as I have looked but only store I can find is..
But the post is more than the blocks..


http://www.oldschoolbmx.de/en/bmx-parts-brakes-co-brake-pads/Stereo-Bikes-Rubber-Dubber-Brake-Pads.html


Thanks..

[Andyboy77]

[quote author=Andyboy77 link=topic=193065.msghttp
Try some clear brake blocks mate.  They are made of a very soft compound and therefore they bite really good. Now I use mine (Rubber Dubber - look like Kool Stops) with mags and they work great even them. Before that, I used 'em with Araya chrome-rims but due to the brake forces I was a bit concerned about my DC880 caliper to break. Long story short, clear pads and chrome rims are good friends.   

Mate..
Did you purchase these in the U.K.?
If so, have you a link  as I have looked but only store I can find is..
But the post is more than the blocks..


http://www.oldschoolbmx.de/en/bmx-parts-brakes-co-brake-pads/Stereo-Bikes-Rubber-Dubber-Brake-Pads.html


Thanks..
[/quote]

If the post is more than the blocks you've found the right ones, as these pads are only 7,- Euros or sth. per set. No, I got 'em from the exact same webshop you've posted the link of.
If you'd take four sets or more - I would recommend to store some sets up anyway, as they may endure one season only. Up to 5kg it costs 15,- Euros (13,- GBP) I couldn't get 'em over to you cheaper, otherwise I would sort that for you.   

[Ady]

Cheers mate..

[Andyboy77]

Cheers mate..

I could check the actual postage costs and see if it saves you 3,- or 5,- quid. How many sets would you need Sir?

[Ady]

Probably x4 sets mate.( 4 pairs)

[CurbDawg]

Thanks for the replies lads... I've had a look and it seems that are several brands selling clear brake blocks. Is there a specific brand to go for or more importantly, any to avoid?

[griff]

Most clear pads will stick like shit to a blanket

I used generic ones with tuffs using bulldog calipers and that was still enough to pull an endo with me on it

[CurbDawg]

Thanks, Griff... Good to know!

[Ady]

Just bought a set of these too try..
Great reviews and recommended on a few forums..
Great price too..
Odyssey A brake pads..

https://www.sourcebmx.com/en/gb/Odyssey-A-Brake-Pads---Clear/s-29328-19747.aspx?PartnerID=1237&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Ojc0Nyl2wIVCJ3tCh2n4g1BEAQYAiABEgK5U_D_BwE

Cheapest clear pads I found but don’t know any good.
But as Griff stated any clear will do the job..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Ilegal-Translucent-Brake-Pads-Bmx-Trials-Mountain-Bike-Clear/141148040474?hash=item20dd142d1a