{"product_id":"aventon-brake-pad-refill-kit-front-and-rear","title":"Aventon Brake Pad Refill Kit, Front and Rear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pads and cleanup supplies to do the brakes on your Aventon, front and rear, in one box.\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Which pads fit my bike?\" is one of the most common questions e-bike riders ask. For most Aventons, this kit is the answer. Tools are not included; see what you will need below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAventons with the Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic brake (the caliper says Tektro):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbound, Abound SR and Abound LR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAventure 2 and 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 2, and Level 3 bikes with Tektro brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePace 500 (all versions) and Pace 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your caliper first if you have:\u003c\/strong\u003e an original Aventure or Level (some shipped with Bengal brakes), a Level 3 (some have Magura brakes), or a Pace 5 or Level 4 (these use a different Tektro brake this kit does not cover). Email a photo of your brake caliper to support@breaktimebicycle.com and we will tell you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 sets of Tektro E10.11 resin brake pads, one for each wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol prep pads for cleaning the rotors and a lint-free microfiber cloth for drying them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pairs of nitrile gloves: one pair for taking out the old pads, a fresh pair before you touch the new pads or the rotors, so skin oil stays off the braking surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA card with a QR code that opens our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/aventon-brake-pads-when-and-how-to-replace\"\u003eAventon brake pad guide\u003c\/a\u003e, with step-by-step photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will need (not included)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/aventon-brake-pads-when-and-how-to-replace\"\u003eguide\u003c\/a\u003e takes the front wheel off and leaves the rear wheel in, unbolting the rear caliper instead. For that you need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6 mm hex key for the front thru axle and a 5 mm hex key for the rear caliper bolts. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumart-sliding-t-handle-hex-tool-set\"\u003eSumart sliding T-handle set\u003c\/a\u003e has both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle-nose pliers for the pad retaining pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pad spreader, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumart-ubb-20-universal-bleed-block-piston-spreader\"\u003eSumart UBB-20\u003c\/a\u003e, or a plastic tire lever to push the pistons back. Never anything metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA torque wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if you take the rear wheel out, for example to replace the rear rotor at the same time, you will also need an 18 mm socket, wire cutters and two zip ties. The guide covers both ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy resin pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAventon lists low-noise resin pads for this brake and notes that pad compounds are not universally compatible, so we match what the bike came with. Resin pads are quiet and grab well. If the pads are down to about 1 mm of material, it's time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe each rotor with a prep pad, then dry it with the cloth, and let it dry fully before the pads go back against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your brake lever feels soft or sinks toward the bar, that is a bleed, not a pad problem. Take it to a shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquealing but pads still thick? Try cleaning first with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silca-ultimate-brake-drivetrain-cleaner-16-oz\"\u003eSILCA Ultimate Brake + Drivetrain Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from us in Sacramento within 1 to 2 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTektro, the Taiwanese brake maker, makes the brakes on most Aventons. Pairing Tektro pads with the right supplies and clear instructions means one order, one afternoon, and brakes that work like new.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Break Time Bicycle Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50540128993350,"sku":"BT-AVN-REFILL","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/4656\/7494\/files\/aventon-brake-pad-refill-kit-landscape.jpg?v=1791641161","url":"https:\/\/breaktimebicycle.com\/products\/aventon-brake-pad-refill-kit-front-and-rear","provider":"Break Time Bicycle Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}