Which brake pads?

[Andrew G]

Other than the take it to the shop and ask route, does anyone know what brake pads my Giant XTC3.5 takes? (Giant's own hydraulic disc brakes)

As a general rule of thumb do you get manufacturer's replacements for disc brakes or are there any recommended 3rd party pads that are better?

Ta.

[Grahame]

EBC and Fibrax are both recognised as good suppliers of "aftermarket" disc brake pads.

If [url=http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=38307]these[/url] are the right shape, a few sets of the Gold (sintered) pads would be a bargain investment. Of course, if they are the wrong shape, they won't be a bargain at all.

[Dombo]

I use EBC in my Hope Mono Minis as recommended by bike shop.

[Andrew G]

Thanks fellas.

Ta for the link Grahame, at that price (76% discount!!!) I've ordered 4 pairs anyway. If they turn out to be the wrong shape then I'll still probably make a profit flogging them on ebay .

[Marcus]

Be sure to carry a spare pair when riding over Leith Hill. When it rains the silt mixed with the rain can finish off a new pair of pads in less than 1 day.