1st time replacing disc brake pads - what do I need?

[Absinthe Minded]

Hello, all,

Since I am too lazy / too pushed for time to take the pads out just now, is there an easy way to tell which type of brake pad I need? I only really want to put any effort into taking the pads out when I change them, I don't want to do it twice.

I've got a 2016 Giant Defy 1 Disc, using TRP Spyre-C Calipers. Anyone on here replaced their pads or know which type I need to buy?

Thanks,
AM

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Click me

 

[Absinthe Minded]

Click me

Thank you, but I was rather looking for a type, or pattern number so that I can choose the correct shape from a choice of different manufacturers.

EDIT: And I never use Google.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Do what I do, ride to the bike shop, smile at them and offer to make a brew/ go get the biscuits while they change the pads. First and only time I tried to change the pads the brake fell to pieces despite trying to follow a youtube video

 

[numbnuts]

That's that man with the pink text again or was it magenta

 

[coco69]

Speaking of pink....who would ride a pink bike

 

[midlife]

Me

Shaun

 

[coco69]

Thats very nice...however this?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

First and only time I tried to change the pads the brake fell to pieces despite trying to follow a youtube video

I managed fine

Speaking of pink....who would ride a pink bike

Me, but I haven't got one - yet!

 

[Jenkins]

The simple answer is that you need pads suitable for Shimano Deore brakes such as the BR-M515 pads or the Clarks equivalent.

I think that Spyre recommend the resin version (or that's what was fitted to my Hy/RDs which take the same pads).

 

[Absinthe Minded]

Do what I do, ride to the bike shop, smile at them and offer to make a brew/ go get the biscuits while they change the pads. First and only time I tried to change the pads the brake fell to pieces despite trying to follow a youtube video

I like your thinking, but I am an engineer and, therefore, by default, cannot let anybody do anything mechanical for me until I have proven that I can do it myself. Sorry, I just can't help it...

 

[Absinthe Minded]

The simple answer is that you need pads suitable for Shimano Deore brakes such as the BR-M515 pads or the Clarks equivalent.

I think that Spyre recommend the resin version (or that's what was fitted to my Hy/RDs which take the same pads).

Now, that's what I was looking for. Thank you