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Wanted Cork Brake pads

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Freqman1

Riding a '37 Dayton Super Streamline
I'll post this in the wanted section as well but am looking for a U.S. source for a set of real cork brake pads for my Bianchi. Thanks, Shawn
 
I don't know if Cerchio Ghisallo have a U.S. dealer/importer, but they sell them to go with their rims (from Italy).
Alternatively, they're incredibly easy to make, and you can also enjoy the contents of the bottles they come with.....
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.....Normandy cider in this case!
 
Yea I bought a bunch of new corks off Ebay and am just going to make my own. V/r Shawn
 
You can also make them from leather. I have plenty of really thick scraps of you want to try that.
 
Do they stop better?
Heck if I know. I don't have any bikes with wooden rims. I have made leather brake pads for a few people, but have not heard back whether they were any good. I am pretty sure no one died while evaluating them. Leather has to be a lot tougher than cork, and will last longer; but I have no opinion whether they stop the bike better.
 
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