Where in the UK can I get some Tektro brake pads P437?

[MBosh]

I can't seem to find the Tektro brake pads P437 for sale anywhere. I saw them on Wiggle last month, but they don't sell them now. Does anyone know where I can get them from in the UK or which brake pads have replaced them?

 

[lejogger]

Are they disc or rim brakes?

 

[MBosh]

They are rim brakes.

Are they disc or rim brakes?

They are rim brakes. Cheers!

 

[lejogger]

Is there a specific reason you’re after that model? Brake pads are generally universal and you could probably get a decent upgrade for a reasonable price... I.e. throw some SwissStops on there or similar

 

[MBosh]

Is there a specific reason you’re after that model? Brake pads are generally universal and you could probably get a decent upgrade for a reasonable price... I.e. throw some SwissStops on there or similar

Do you have a link to some others similar to these? I'm not bothered about the brand, it's just with these ones I don't even have to remove the wheel. Plus I purchased some other ones once and found them to be too long. Cheers!

 

[vickster]

Try your Local bike shop

 

[lejogger]

I’ve googled Tektro P437 and I can’t see an image of them to know what to advise you. Is that definitely the right model number? Is it a road bike? A picture would be really handy.

 

[lejogger]

Try your Local bike shop

Good shout 👍

 

[MBosh]

Try your Local bike shop

I wanted to get some online because they are cheaper. I also have to make an appointment with the LBS because of Covid19 and they don't answer the phone. I called and they had the door locked with nobody to be seen, so not sure how your supposed to make an appoint. The note on the door says to ring.

 

[lejogger]

Good shout 👍

Although... I’m very much an advocate of doing as much as I possibly can myself.
i’m all for supporting local shops... I popped my winter bike in for a new PF bb a couple of weeks ago, but I do all my own brake pads 😉

 

[MBosh]

Here's a pic.

 

[lejogger]

Here's a pic.
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Ok, so is this a road bike or a mtb? I.e. caliper brakes or v brakes?

 

[lejogger]

If you’re replacing the entire block then how were the ones you bought too long? Were they TOO long or just long-er?

 

[vickster]

Although... I’m very much an advocate of doing as much as I possibly can myself.
i’m all for supporting local shops... I popped my winter bike in for a new PF bb a couple of weeks ago, but I do all my own brake pads 😉

I meant s/he could buy the pads there

 

[lejogger]

I meant s/he could buy the pads there

of course! Might just be how my weird brain works but I tend to go for an all or nothing approach at the LBS. If I go there for parts then they also fit them. Otherwise I buy online. I’m generally after quite specific things that they don’t always carry a stock of.