My '72 had the same brake pads for several years, that were on it when I got it.
It always took a lot of pedal force to stop, and I was almost afraid to try to
lock up the wheels. Recently I changed the pads, and I found that
I needed less pedal force to stop. The old pads appeared to be a semi-metallic
type, and the new ones do not seem to have any metal in them. I do not
remember the brand, but I know they were from Australia.
It doesn't hurt to experiment with different types, since they are so cheap
and easy to replace.
Doug Braun
'72 Spit
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