Hello world!
It's been many a year now since I've replaced the brake pads on my Trek 4300, and I am hoping to find some suggestions for some well needed maintenance. At this point I have the stock Tektro v-brakes front and rear, with standard cables, pads, levers, etc. I ride year round in the wonderful Chicago climate - hot humid summers, rainy seasons, frigid and snowy winters - so I am looking to find brakes which can take it all in stride. I am planning on staying with v-brakes, so please no suggestions for disc upgrades
I want to replace the pads with the best all-weather pads I can find, but am also interested in hearing any suggestions people may have for upgrading the brakes, cables, or levers as well. If I do replace the brakes, I will still need clearance for knobby tires and a set of full coverage fenders. I have heard great things about sealed brake cables. Has anyone used these? Is there any special tools, maintenance, or care these cables require? If anyone can suggest manufacturers and / or models to look into I would really appreciate it.
Open to any advice at this point. Thanks everyone!
- Woody
It's been many a year now since I've replaced the brake pads on my Trek 4300, and I am hoping to find some suggestions for some well needed maintenance. At this point I have the stock Tektro v-brakes front and rear, with standard cables, pads, levers, etc. I ride year round in the wonderful Chicago climate - hot humid summers, rainy seasons, frigid and snowy winters - so I am looking to find brakes which can take it all in stride. I am planning on staying with v-brakes, so please no suggestions for disc upgrades
I want to replace the pads with the best all-weather pads I can find, but am also interested in hearing any suggestions people may have for upgrading the brakes, cables, or levers as well. If I do replace the brakes, I will still need clearance for knobby tires and a set of full coverage fenders. I have heard great things about sealed brake cables. Has anyone used these? Is there any special tools, maintenance, or care these cables require? If anyone can suggest manufacturers and / or models to look into I would really appreciate it.
Open to any advice at this point. Thanks everyone!
- Woody