Campag Xenon brake blocks

[xtaffa]

Hi,

Got a 2002 MONOC TC2 with campag xenon. Brake blocks are needing a change, however bit of research reveals these are a bit special. In that the caliper slot only just takes the 5.8mm width bolt, precluding use of other block/cartridge systems including later/skeleton campag....as these all have a sleeve/collar around the bolt behid the block/carrier.

I think original part number is BR-MI600, which seems to be equivalent to Veloce VL600 blocks... the price of 4 of these is a bit little bit salty, butI'd like to have cartridge ... Does anyone know if there's a compatible replacement block/workaround for these?

Cheers!

 

[Nothin-fancy]

Technically you could use threaded post pads meant for V brakes or the threaded Kool Stop Eagle 2 pads. It wouldn't look vintage or period correct but having longer pads would make the brakes work better. I used to do that with single pivot brakes on my commuter bikes back in the day.

 

[xtaffa]

Hadn’t thought of that - I’ve no problem putting function over form, especially over winter!

 

[Nothin-fancy]

I forgot to mention that you may need what Kool Stop calls thinline pads to clear the space between the rim and fork because of the longer pad.

 

[foz]

If it's just that the slot in the arms is. A little too thin, then some careful filing should let you fit standard pads. Need pics to be sure...