can i upgrade Defy 2 brakes from Tektra TK-R312

Meerkat16
Meerkat16 Posts: 320
edited January 2013 in Workshop
Hi I have just bought a 2013 Giant Defy 2. It comes fitted with Shimano Tiagra :D groupset apart from the brakes which are Tektra TK-R312 :( My question is can I change just the brakes and if so will any Shimano Tiagra brakes or is there different types of Shimano Tiagra brakes for specific bike models? Sorry if questions make me sound stupid lol

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  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    You can but the concensus on here is that changing the brake pads is actually all you need to do.

    If (like me) you prefer to have a complete group set matching then yes get the Tiagra.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • Meerkat16
    Meerkat16 Posts: 320
    Thanks for tip. Quite fancy having all Tiagra. Seen a set of Tiagra front and rear calipers model number BR-4400 for £40 brand new which sounds a good price.
  • thescouselander
    thescouselander Posts: 549
    Yes, the standard tiagra callipers should fit.
  • Meerkat16
    Meerkat16 Posts: 320
    Thanks for advice
  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    £40 seems overpriced

    tiagra 4600 are £25 at ribble

    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... 1000000000
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • Meerkat16
    Meerkat16 Posts: 320
    Ebay is for a pair and not each. Looks like ones at Ribble are each
  • laguna
    laguna Posts: 24
    Ribble's price is for a pair, I know, I got some.They'll also match your 2013 spec bike, but again you'll have to change the pads that come with them as they are, IMHO, not very good.
  • Meerkat16
    Meerkat16 Posts: 320
    Thats great. Will order some from them.

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