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General Category => The Knowledge => Topic started by: Tim Hall on 24 February, 2024, 04:27:14 pm

Title: SRAM disc brake pads. OEM or knock off?
Post by: Tim Hall on 24 February, 2024, 04:27:14 pm

I've not changed disc pads before, as everything has been rim braked. However,last year I got another Pino, this time with SRAM Guide discs. Doing a bit of tinkering today I measured the pads. 3.2mm, so approaching replacement time.

Do I shell out for SRAM pads or are "suitable for" ones just as good?

Title: Re: SRAM disc brake pads. OEM or knock off?
Post by: Stuart Anderson on 24 February, 2024, 06:02:54 pm

Quote from: Tim Hall on 24 February, 2024, 04:27:14 pm

I've not changed disc pads before, as everything has been rim braked. However,last year I got another Pino, this time with SRAM Guide discs. Doing a bit of tinkering today I measured the pads. 3.2mm, so approaching replacement time.

Do I shell out for SRAM pads or are "suitable for" ones just as good?

I run Dura Ace hydros with Uberbike own brand (yellow - sintered) pads on Uberbike rotors. I've not failed to stop...

Edit... They do multi buy discounts and had recently a 30% off voucher.

Title: Re: SRAM disc brake pads. OEM or knock off?
Post by: Adam on 24 February, 2024, 08:22:56 pm

Quote from: Tim Hall on 24 February, 2024, 04:27:14 pm

I've not changed disc pads before, as everything has been rim braked. However,last year I got another Pino, this time with SRAM Guide discs. Doing a bit of tinkering today I measured the pads. 3.2mm, so approaching replacement time.

Do I shell out for SRAM pads or are "suitable for" ones just as good?

I'm assuming you mean the backing plate & remaining pad measures 3.2mm.  In which case, yes, replace.  Get anything suitable.

Title: Re: SRAM disc brake pads. OEM or knock off?
Post by: freeflow on 25 February, 2024, 08:15:15 am

Get thee to Disco brakes for their Kevlar/copper free pads.