I fitted my new tyres this morning, thanks to Micky, a pair of nice and round profile Michelin Anakee 3s - what a difference to the pneumatic drill the TKC80s convert the Xco into!
Anyway, while I had the front wheel out it gave me a chance to have a good decko at the pads.... hum, yes, the wear limit has definitely been reached, so I need to renew them before it turns another mile! Yes there is still meat on the backing plate, but only about 1.3mm, so as I don't know how old they are either, new season, new pads to partner the new tyres. Does anyone have any preference and experience of the various options please?
Who makes the original equipment pads? Are they Brembo pads as well as calipres - and possibly Brembo discs too? It might be a good idea to keep them matched up is my thinking, but happy to be advised from others cumulative experience.
Anyway, while I had the front wheel out it gave me a chance to have a good decko at the pads.... hum, yes, the wear limit has definitely been reached, so I need to renew them before it turns another mile! Yes there is still meat on the backing plate, but only about 1.3mm, so as I don't know how old they are either, new season, new pads to partner the new tyres. Does anyone have any preference and experience of the various options please?
Who makes the original equipment pads? Are they Brembo pads as well as calipres - and possibly Brembo discs too? It might be a good idea to keep them matched up is my thinking, but happy to be advised from others cumulative experience.