New Brake Pads for 905SEL

[karl101]

Hello,
I've been looking into buying some new brake pads for my 905SEL, and its turning out to be more complicated than I thought.

The front brake is marked Tektro Novella. However Tektro seem to of stopped that model, and suppliers are naming a rectangular brake pad as a replacement, rather than the disc shape, like this: TEKTRO BRAKE SYSTEMS Will Tektro IOX brake pads fit? Clarks Tektro IOX / Lyra Disk Brake Pads | Buy Online | ChainReactionCycles.com

On the Back, the brake mechanism has Radius printed on it, and not much else, the brake pads are large rectangles, with a tab. I can't find any information about these. Is there a part number or similar I should be looking for?

I assume, after reading this: Brake Pads - A break down of what you need to know - Pinkbike.com I should get Sintered Pads for both brakes?

Thanks
Karl.

 

[karl101]

bump
still could do with some brake advice.

Karl

 

[Blew it]

Pads for disc brakes

Round 10X.11 pads for Tektro novela are available from DiscoBrakes. The pads are semi-metallic, that's a combination of organic and sintered compounds, so you get the best of both worlds. Organic pads are soft, bed in quickly but a fairly short life. Sintered (metallic) take longer to bed in but have a longer life span. HERE

That link hasn't worked properly. On the page that comes up, use the 'FAST DISC PADS' box on the left-hand side. Select 'Tektro' then 10X.11

If you prefer, you can use the clarks pads from Chainreaction. Again, organic are soft and bed in quicker, sintered will give the longest life. Whichever compound you decide to use, fit the same to both front and rear.

The reason Wisper use organic, is because they bed in very quickly.

EDIT: Karl, I've just read your posting again, I may be confused as to whether you need round or rectangular pads. Disco Brakes list two rectangular pads for Tektro, the auriga or N11.11. They differ greatly in appearance, so it might be safe to order the ones that look most like yours.

 

[Alan B]

If you want to talk to Wisper why don't you contact them direct rather than posting on a forum ?

 

[karl101]

Thank You, very useful I shall order these. But "Disco Brakes"? Stayin' Alive from the Bee Gees http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY ? Do they have anything for the rear brakes?

Karl

 

[karl101]

If you want to talk to Wisper why don't you contact them direct rather than posting on a forum ?

Because I'd seen someone from Wisper post here after my original post.

Karl.

 

[Mussels]

Because I'd seen someone from Wisper post here after my original post.

Karl.

And it's useful for other owners as well.
There are also Kevlar pads as well, pricey and I don't think they are any better than semi-sintered. Have a read up to see what suits your riding.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Thanks Andrew!

Karl, have you managed to sort this out yet? If not we can certainly help.

Best regards

David