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[Closed] PSA: Anyone need some cheap brakes?

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 PJay
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I don't know how good Tektro HDC-300 disc brakes are, but CRC currently have them at [url= https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tektro-hdc-300-disc-brake/rp-prod194080?gs=1&sku=sku769612&istCompanyId=8d42cf00-fc35-44ce-8770-97ae3ffd4c16&istFeedId=c31680fa-f931-4c39-8aff-303c600a0a0f&istItemId=iilrxmtrt&istBid=t&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-ads&utm_campaign=dpa&utm_content=carousel&fbclid=IwAR0Aus0pfFe38M_hFn6M-b2yS3zN81jZUTwQibC08d0YCMiDQsDUBi6OxOg ]£15.99 an end[/url] (80% off) in a rather fetching blue (they'd probably look nice on my Swift if I needed new brakes).

Might be handy for cheap builds or little people's bikes.


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 12:07 pm
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Worth noting that they're set up "continental", Left-hand Front and Right-hand Rear rather than normal UK way round.

Rear is 11.99 and Front is 15.99.


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 12:12 pm
 PJay
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Ah right, I hadn't spotted that, quite a saving if they're any good.


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 12:12 pm
 DezB
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Cheers, gonna grab one for m singlespeed as the ancient XTRs on it leak quite badly. I'll report back it the swap to UK stylee is easy!


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 12:48 pm
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Nice, looks like one of the other models they are binning out has the caliper used by the giant conduct system (for less than giant wat and you get a spare hose!).


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 1:29 pm
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Ta. Just ordered a pair off Wiggle. Mineral Oil so suits everything else I have.

I was about to order some compressionless outer for a set of BB7s but this might be a better option.


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 1:42 pm
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I got a pair of Shimano M365 for £28 posted last month

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32921538209.html

Genuine article and came quickly too.


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 1:51 pm
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Both ends are 11.99 at wiggle. They've  cheapDeore 2x chainsets as well, 34.95, if anyone's interested. At least, I think they're cheap.


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 3:05 pm
 MSP
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perfect, just what I need for bike I want to sell


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 5:36 pm
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Got the blue draco auriga ones for a fixing up an old bike, simple swap over with the hoses as they need shortening anyway. Came with rotors and adapters and all the bolts £23.98 for all that, amazing. No box just bubble wrapped.


 
Posted : 13/01/2020 8:40 pm
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Thanks for this PSA.  £20.10 with new customer discount gets 2 callipers and levers nicely bled, 2 rotors, mounts and bolts. Hopefully they will be ok to swap front for back cable.


 
Posted : 15/01/2020 9:30 pm
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Does anyone know if the draco ones have reach adjust ?

@robo89?


 
Posted : 20/01/2020 11:33 pm
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Great PSA, thanks


 
Posted : 21/01/2020 5:13 pm
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Grub screw reach adjust on the piston rod going through the black barrel on the lever blade, just visible on picture. A bit late, sorry.


 
Posted : 21/01/2020 5:43 pm
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I've got some spare tektro olive & inserts, 2 of each posted £2.50


 
Posted : 21/01/2020 5:55 pm
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For reference these do have the correct caliper for the giant conduct system.


 
Posted : 21/01/2020 6:07 pm
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Endomick I’ll take a pair. Will message you shortly.

thanks

chris


 
Posted : 21/01/2020 6:18 pm
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normal UK way round.

LOL!!!

Always makes me chuckle when I'm reading such a bold statement 😀

Cheers!
I.


 
Posted : 21/01/2020 7:45 pm
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So they take the same pads as Shimano Deore?


 
Posted : 21/01/2020 8:00 pm
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yes


 
Posted : 22/01/2020 2:40 pm
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These seem ridiculously cheap - are they actually any good? Suitable for some techy downhill or just for pootling about the countryside?

Want some new brakes for my 2016 voodoo bizango and assumed I would be spending a fair bit more.


 
Posted : 22/01/2020 4:40 pm
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Always makes me chuckle when I’m reading such a bold statement 😀

I meant to imply "the way round that's normal for the UK", as opposed to other ways being abnormal...


 
Posted : 22/01/2020 5:16 pm

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