Reddit mentions of Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic Disc Brake System Rear 1450mm with 160mm Rotor

> rotor size doesn't matter for what pads work. just that they fit in the caliper, you probably know that but the post is worded so I'm not sure.
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> those should work, but they are also the same as a bunch of shimano pads (BO1s, iirc) and i bet you could find those locally. Given your described use, probably not a huge jump in longevity, but can't hurt if you have the budget.

Yeah, I didn't look up the P/N's. I didn't know if the 160/160 and 180/160 came with a different caliper or pad fit from that. Thanks.

I think I will just spend the extra few bucks for the lifespan, even if it's marginal.

Well, the bike is under a warranty I believe and they have said in the past they'd be happy to help where they could. But, the bike is a stock 29er Hardtail that I've converted into an E-Bike w/ a BBSHD. They've seen the final build and were cool about saying what they did - but I'd feel like a jerk to have them honor anything in the OEM (cheap) drivetrain or braking systems. I fully expected to destroy something in one of the two over time. They've actually held up pretty well over almost 2 years now.


I'll look into the Deore set to compare, so far I've seen this Tektro M285 for ~$30 as a sealed kit. Or a bleeding kit for ~$15.

I haven't seen other components of the kit (just the caliper) anywhere. Maybe that's just how lower-end stuff is?

Kit:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N57GMO2/

Bleeders:

https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-Disc-Brake-Bleed-Kit/dp/B00S8SZB3W

I've not looked into whether there are other DIY options for bleeding, I'm sure there are. It seems that I'm going to likely have to replace the caliper and getting the full kit just in case is best? I could always keep the current "good" stuff on the bike as spares I guess...

Thanks again!