Designed for replacing your Tektro IO, Gemini, Novela (pre-2010) and Aquila disc brake pads
semi-metal brake pads: the most versatile
- CompatibilityFor Tektro IO, Novela (before 2010), Gemini, Aquila disc brakes
- Braking powerEffective even in water and mud.
- Abrasion resistanceSintered material with a high friction index. 2x longer lasting than an organic
- Brake controlGuarantees steady braking.
- While carrying out this task, you may need: A brake pad spacer, brake cleaner and a microfibre cloth.
- The purpose of the bedding-in process is to create an area of consistent contact between the brake pads and discs by gradually heating them up. Before going ahead with it, clean the discs, replace them if you're installing new brake pads, and make sure you have the right equipment to hand. To be extra safe, do the bedding-in on a flat road when it's dry and free of traffic or obstacles.
- To bed the pads in properly, apply the front and back brakes alternately, then perform a series of slow-downs: brake ten times at 15 km/h to slow down to 5 km/h, ten more to go from 20 down to 5 km/h, and the last ten at 25 km/h to go down to 5 km/h. Make sure you ventilate the disc and caliper between each series by riding along for a few metres without using the brakes.
- To bed-in your bike brakes properly, use one brake at a time, without sudden stops or abrupt braking.Ride on a flat road and give the system time to adjust, which can take about 30 minutes.If your rainbow traces appear on your discs or the brakes lose power, then your pads are probably glazed.. The Decathlon workshop can help you fix that.
