Tektro Road Brake Pads

brake shoes

This is much better that the pads that came on my caliper. They look better and have replaceable pads. The performance is just what I expected it would be. Installation is simple and pad replacement is a snap. Overall I am happy with the quality and looks. I would recommend these to anyone.

Pros: Looks
Simplicity of installation and upkeep
Easy to adjust

Cons: A little on the heavy side

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 14, 2012
Reviewed by: Kameron B., Washington

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I bought these to put on an old Raleigh road bike. They didn't fit quite right. The hole in the caliper was too small. I had to file them out slightly to get these to fit. I haven't used them much yet - I'm curious how long these will last. At this price point though I'm not sure I care.

Pros: They stop the bike.

Cons: I'm guessing they weren't designed for the calipers I have. I'll take the blame for that one though.


Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 19, 2012
Reviewed by: Anthony F., Iowa

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I bought these as a cheap set with the hopes of upgrading the pads in the future. The pads that come with them are great. Better than I expected!

Pros: Cartridge housings with great pads for a great price!

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 30, 2012
Reviewed by: phil, New York

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Better than the salmon Kool-stops in wet weather, oddly. They wear pretty well, too, and don't cost a lot.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 26, 2010
Reviewed by: Jeff O., Oregon

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I got these mainly for the shoes to simplify the process of brake pad changes, as Ultegra brakes on a used bike I had purched had cheap all in one replacement pads. The pads seem to stop fine, but they did leave a lot of residue on the rim. I ended up swapping the pads for some Kool Stops - no residue. I will hold on to them as backups. But the shoes work great.

Pros: Good shoes, compatible with Shimano Ultegr cartidge pads. Pads stop the bike fine.

Cons: Pads leave residue on the rim

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 15, 2010
Reviewed by: Martin K., British Columbia

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Cheap, does the job

Bought a set of these for a friend's road bike. Now he's got nice brake pads that can accept new brake pad inserts down the road.

Pros: price, replaceable brake pads

Cons: brake pad is not as good as Shimano or Kool Stop

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 13, 2010
Reviewed by: Erik V., Oregon

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