Disc Brake Pads cost a fortune

[barefootbushman]

Hey, I own a Trek 4300, and after 700 kms my bottom of the range shimano disc brakes need the pads replaced. I replaced them but they cost 56 bucks for a pair. Thats 112 bucks for a set. I didn't buy shimano pads but are they cheaper?

[craigb]

id say they would be around the same price. just wait till i have to replace my juicy pads bet ill be swearing and carrying on about that.

[scratchy]

Dude!
There are lots of budget options nowadays.
Baradine pads are around the $20 a set.
A2Z are around the $30ish a set.
Fibrax I don't think are that expensive.

Have a look around next time and you'll save some serious money.

[LordNikon]

You get what you pay for.

Cheaper pads wont be as good. My preference is to always have the best that I can afford, therefore I'll generally buy EBC or original pads for my brakes.

I had cheap ones once and they wore out within a month or so. My current original Avid pads have been used through the whole summer season at Buller every second weekend and are still going strong.

:cool:

[Endo]

I've read that the Hayes sintered metalic pads are pretty good value for money - Still about $55 per end, but they are of a decent thickness and the wear is good...

[Beena]

$56 an end is way too high for BR-M475 resin pads (bottom end shimano disc brake)

I'll check the price tomorrow.

[Superman]

i was quoted 60 for a 2 sets of brake pads for the same brake, or 356 for one pair.

pm me and ill be able to tell you where from....

[Beena]

We sell original Shimano Replacement pads for a M475 for $30 an end or $50 for 2 sets.