Powerbrake brakepad replacement

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Powerbrake brakepad replacement

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Hi Gents,
I bought my Tuna with powerbrakes fitted.
The brakepads are at the end of life and I need to replace them.
My question is : Do I have to replace them with the expensive powerbrake pads or can i use normal brakepads(ferodo etc)?

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Re: Powerbrake brakepad replacement

Post by Bear »

Hi Danie

I recall watching a youtube video some time back from Powerbrake, I cannot locate the video now, however they stated that the compound of the pad is matched to the disc. Other brand of pads will cause premature wear to the disc.
I am not sure if that is just a marketing strategy to purchase their brand of pad or any truth to it.

Their contact details are below. They could provide more insight.
Telephone: 012 803 0155
Email: sales@powerbrake.co.za
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Re: Powerbrake brakepad replacement

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I would go with the original Powerbrakes pads. I can vouch for the huge improvement they made to my SFA when I fitted them some years ago.

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Re: Powerbrake brakepad replacement

Post by Mars »

You can use other brake pads if you cannot afford the Powerbrake pads. Ferrodo is good quality but tend to be on the hard side. Bosch are quite a bit softer. I also like Safeline. Stay away from these no-name/wang chung brake pads.
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