Tektro Brake Pads?
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bobgfish
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Hello
I have a Specialized Sectuer from 2010
It's got Tektro brakes of some sort on it. Need some new pads but unsure what exactly will fit. Almost any generic brake pads?
I was looking at maybe 105 but unsure if they fit. I could buy these which include pats and block but again would they fit.
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/product/detail/aid:121583
Would I notice that much difference moving to entire new brakes? (say 105)
Thanks
I have a Specialized Sectuer from 2010
It's got Tektro brakes of some sort on it. Need some new pads but unsure what exactly will fit. Almost any generic brake pads?
I was looking at maybe 105 but unsure if they fit. I could buy these which include pats and block but again would they fit.
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/product/detail/aid:121583
Would I notice that much difference moving to entire new brakes? (say 105)
Thanks
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Tektro brakes are a copy of shimano. Without knowing exactly which tektro brakes you have, ( you can find out on their website.) I can't say for sure but if the pads slide out and you replace with these, http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-dura- ... e-inserts/ then you'll notice a big difference. The standard pads fitted with tektro brakes are normally poor. You won't really need to change the actual brakes to improve performance.Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0
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Couldn't identify from the Tektro web site which model. I'm guessing it's an OEM hack put togther for a large company to fit a price point.
Looks like these will fit the bill...
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/kool-stop-bremsgummis-schwarz
Thanks for your help0 -
Tektros are actually really good callipers but the pads seem to dry out. Refacing the pads with sand paper makes a huge difference. The callipers are stiff, forged alloy and are quite light.
I wouldn't change the callipers and a set of Swisstop Greens would probably make them stop as good as anything on the market.Boardman Elite SLR 9.2S
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I had deep drop tektros on my best bike a few years ago
The supplied pads braked ok but lasted about a month
I switched to Koolstop "Dura" pads, black ones. Braking was slightly better and the pads lasted ages0 -