2 Pairs Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for Avid Mechanical BB5 (Resin,Semi-Metallic,Sintered Metal)

Super happy with these. Easy to replace in an older Trek. Had to back out the calipers aa expected since the old pads were worn of course. And they slip in and work great.

I was worried about some comments saying they don't fit, actually they do and it provides great performance when I test ran with the new brake pads. I almost wanted to throw away the bike and now with the new brake pads it becomes my fun toy again.

So out of the box the pads are well built, I've been riding them for a week now and they're nice, work well, and they're quiet which was a plus. But there was one problem in how thick they were, the wouldn't fit into the caliper, what I did was I gave them a small hit with a mallet ( I was careful not to damage anything) and they went in fine. Other people say they filed it down but for me it just needed a nudge. Idk how long these will last in the long run, but overall I recommend these to anyone who wants good quiet brakes.

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These just do not fit. There is too much pad material, too thick of backing plates, or a combination of both.After filing the openings of the calipers substantially, and making sure the adjustments are backed all the way out, the pads still will not fit.Save your money.

Took some time to break these in (didn't have time to properly break them with pre-wetting/gringing the surface), but after that they work perfectly fine - braking power is adequate, no squealing. Was very direct and easy to install and adjust.

Easy replacement and not hard on the wallet. Replaced my tears and after a short break in they stop smooth and quick. Love I have an extra pair for a future replacement.