Wayne,
Thanks for the heads up.
Mia culpa... I was wrong, Campy and Koolstop Campy replacements are 11mm wide at the dovetail. MAFACs are 9mm wide. Brain fade.
It was the 1st generation black Weinmann X-Block pads that we used to use in Campy holders.
Last year I remember reading something on the history of either Campy or MAFAC brakes that suggested the pads were the same size which reinforced my misconception.
I went out and bought several sets of Campy style Koolstop pads to use in some MAFAC brakes. I never got around to installing them. Oh well...
punish the innocent reward the guilty and praise the uninvolved!
Chas. Colerich Oakland, CA USA
Wayne Bingham wrote:
> I can't see how the KoolStop Campag pads will fit in Mafac holders without
> modification of the pad, and even then I'm not sure I would trust the fit.
>
> HOWEVER, I have BREAKING NEWS (pun intended).
>
> The KoolStop Mafac replacement pads in both black and salmon are finally
> available as of TODAY! I just got off the phone with KoolStop and I will be
> sending them an order tomorrow as soon as I receive pricing and quantities.
> I hope to have them within a week or so. I don't have confirmed pricing
> yet, but they should retail for about $20/$25 for a set of 4. This is
> something that has been the works for about 2 years or more. Mel was
> instrumental in convincing KoolStop that they should manufacture the Mafac
> pads, and it has finally come to fruition. Great news for vintage bike
> fans!
>
> Stay tuned!!!
>
> Wayne