da boot 2nd life
Update: now also available with a sole that is only 1mm thicker. This means that wear can be compensated sooner.
1mm version 3D printed from martensite precipitation hardened stainless steel. Tuning suggestion: sand the sole smoother with fine sandpaper2mm variant now CNC milled from tempered steel and very smooth surface and nickel-plated for deep friction on the eccentric.
"Brake shoes" with 1 or 2mm more sole thickness to compensate for pad wear on Sturmey Archer drum brakes. With the help of these brake shoes, the pads can be given a complete second life.
Advantages: used pads brake more comfortably than new ones, each reused pad relieves the strained delivery situation and it's also eco-friendly.
Assembly: Press the pads apart with the eccentric and clamp the M6x30 or M5x30 cylinder head screw between them. Turn the eccentric back. While you're at it, clean the eccentric shaft and apply a very small amount of grease. Take out the old shoes (they clamp easily), fit the new ones. Release the screw again with the eccentric, take it out and carefully turn the eccentric back. Watch out for your fingers, the return spring is strong and merciless.
Price is for 4 pieces with 1mm thicker sole when ordering the +1mm variant
Price is for 4 pieces with 2mm thicker sole when ordering the +2mm variant
Price is for 4 pieces with 1mm thicker sole and 4 pieces with 2mm thicker sole when ordering the +1mm and +2mm variant
Weight 13g per set +1mm
Weight 16g per set +2mm