What brake pad material to use?

[drzapp]

I have a 9500u that needs all the pads replaced. I have searched high and low, and found surprisingly little on this topic. The original pads are some kind of felt, but I have not found any posts identifying what kind to use. I have found some using chamois cut in strips, but I would prefer to keep this as close to the original specs as possible. So does anyone know what the OEM felt was, and if it is available anywhere? Thanks

[latreche34]

Try this 1mm thick felt pads:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/322792990686?var=511913313619

If you must have self adhesive ones, try this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18430545331...AAAOSwjYFey~s6

I had this same question 2 years ago, a google search would have brought it up and you did'nt have to make another thread:
http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/vcr-...rake-pads.html

[drzapp]

Thanks, but I saw that thread. It just mentions chamois, not felt, which is what I was asking about.

[latreche34]

I was supposed to update that thread but because the VCR I was trying to fix had more serious problems than just the brakes it renders it not worthy of repairing so I never got to try any of the recommended solutions, Let us know how your repair experience goes.

[timtape]

I wouldnt be replacing the felt parts unless there was an obvious problem with each one. What are the problems or symptoms?

[latreche34]

In the linked thread.

[drzapp]

They are packed with dirt/dust/plastic and very smooth and hard, don't brake at all, so my tape tension is messed up.

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Originally Posted by timtape

I wouldnt be replacing the felt parts unless there was an obvious problem with each one. What are the problems or symptoms?