BMX mongoose brakes???

Question

i need some powerful brake pads for my mongoose hoop d... which kind are the best?

Answer 1

The problem with your brakes are not the pads. The Hoop D- if I remember correctly- has side pull brakes made out of stamped steel and the levers are partially or completely plastic.

New pads won't help. I suggest that you go to your local bike shop and get the brakes replaced to include forged aluminum calipers, a metal lever, and a stainless steel cable. This will cost about $20 or so.