Do my front and rear brakes have to match?

iRaves
iRaves Posts: 50
edited March 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

I have a 2011 GT avalanche with tektro Auriga comps as standard.

The front one has bust, but I was wondering, do I need matching pair front and back?

I have found a shim deore front for £50 on CRC

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    No need for matching pair at all, no, like many have different sized discs front and rear..... If you do have a mismatch get the 'better' (more braking for less lever effort) on the front as that end has more braking capacity.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • tommy-leg
    tommy-leg Posts: 48
    did you buy it new? isn't there warranty on it still?
  • iRaves
    iRaves Posts: 50
    Oh I didn't even think of that.

    Damn

    Yeah I bought it new. Must still have warranty on it. Just bought a replacement aswel!

    I will enquire about that. Thanks!

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