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>From: Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
>Date: Wed Dec 28 19:00:54 CST 2005
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: Re: [CR]Modolo replacement pads
>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
>
>.