Disc brake pads

[compo]

I was looking last night for new brake pads for my Trek. I came across these and decided they were worth a punt.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390888713484

I fully understand I may live (and hopefully continue living!) to regret my purchase, but at the price I am prepared to give them a try. Once fitted a couple of full on emergency stops would be worthwhile to just ensure the pads actually stop me and don't fly off the back plate. I will report back when I get them fitted.

 

[Peteaud]

I was looking last night for new brake pads for my Trek. I came across these and decided they were worth a punt.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390888713484

I fully understand I may live (and hopefully continue living!) to regret my purchase, but at the price I am prepared to give them a try. Once fitted a couple of full on emergency stops would be worthwhile to just ensure the pads actually stop me and don't fly off the back plate. I will report back when I get them fitted.

And if we don't hear from you, we know they are rubbish and you have ridden into a wall.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

I wouldn't bother, there are some things you don't risk cheap $H1T€

I've ordered 2 pairs of Uberbike Race pads for £20. I also read Superstar Components pads are good but never tried them

 

[compo]

The pads were delivered in a week. I fitted one set to my rear calliper. I decided to only fit one set at this stage so that if they were complete crap I would at least have one good brake to get home. The action was a little soft at first but a few emergency stops and a couple of hundred miles now on them to bed them in and they are fine. There is a nice progressive feel at the lever and best of all they are silent in operation unlike the Shimano pads which howl like a wounded banshee. I will be fitting some to the front shortly so I hope they are as good as the rear ones. Obviously at this stage I cannot say anything about their longevity, but performance wise they are as good as the previously fitted Shimano pads.

 

[sidevalve]

The only thing I would be aware of that they may contain asbestos as in the old days of brake lining manufacture [the Chinese may not be quite so careful about H&S]. Probably ok for you as any dust will be simply blown away but if they need any "adjustment" filing or cutting them might be terminal.

 

[ianrauk]

I buy my pads from Disco Brakes. A pair for a fiver. No need to pay much more (or less).

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I put Swissstop disc pads on my Tricross when they needed changing, cost twice as much as the normal ones the bike shop usually put on, but I wouldn't say they are twice as good, therefore when they need changing again I will let the bike shop put on their normal stock ones.

 

[compo]

And if we don't hear from you, we know they are rubbish and you have ridden into a wall.

I am just commenting on my pads having been using them since August. I can see no difference in performance from the genuine Shimano pads. They stop me well in wet and dry and are showing very little signs of wear as yet. Another plus is that they are very quiet during braking. My Shimano pads sounded like a couple of cats wailing. I would be happy to get some more when needed.