Brakes & Brake Pads

Your road bike, mountain bike, electric bike or cruiser is only as good as its bike brake pads and calipers. The Anaconda commitment to outdoor adventures includes highest quality bicycles for mountain bike, road bike and cyclocross riding, plus brake pads, brake levers, brake cables and other brake system essentials from major brands such as Shimano, Avid, Tektro and Jagwire. If your ride has disc brake pads, hard brake shoes or needs new brake pad inserts, check out the Anaconda collection today.

CAN I PURCHASE BRAKES AND BRAKE PADS FOR MY BIKE AT ANACONDA?

Yes, you can. At Anaconda, we stock a range of different brakes and brake pads for variety of different bikes. You can choose between standard brakes, cartridge brakes, brake cables and disk brake pads depending on your type of bike and the style of brakes fitted. Options include Shimano Deore, Shimano XTR, caliper brakes, disc pads and other types of brakes. Check out products by Magura, Juicy and Kool Stop for rim brake pads, road bike brake pads, derailleurs, seat posts, travel bags, hydration packs and other great bicycle products designed for the modern rider.

WHAT ARE THE RIGHT BRAKES FOR MY BIKE?

There is a wide range of different brakes for bicycles on the market. Mostly, unless you are an ardent DIY-er, you will want to replace your bike's brakes with the same system that came with the bike, but some brake systems are better suited to certain types of cycling. Brakes are essentially split into two types - rim brakes and disc brakes.

Rim brakes are the traditional type of brake that you see mounted above the wheel. There are two types: calliper, which is one mechanism attached by a single bolt, and cantilever brakes, which have two arms mounted on each side of the fork.

Disc brakes are found near the middle of the wheel and can be compared to the brakes you'd find on a motorcycle. They have long been found on mountain bikes and more recently introduced to road bikes.

WHAT PARTS MAKE UP THE BRAKES?

Depending on the brake system your bike has, you may need to replace brake pads or brake cables.

Brake pads: There are different brake blocks/pads for different rim compounds and weather conditions. Brands offer wet weather specific pads - these are ideal for winter where the chance of rain is a lot higher. That doesn't mean you can't use them in the dry, as they are just designed for the wet for better performance than standard pads.

Brake cables: Ensure you have good quality cables fitted and greased upon installation. Correct maintenance of bike brake cables is imperative for your safety. Replace frayed or damaged cables immediately as any future damage could result in an accident.

DOES ANACONDA SELL OTHER BIKE PRODUCTS TOO?

We certainly do. At Anaconda, we have BMX bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes and other bike styles. We also have bike parts, bike hangers, bike racks, bike vests, brake fluids, travel bags, handlebars and flash pro products. Whether you require bottom brackets for securing BMX bike brake systems, or you need new road brake pads for optimum braking at high speeds, Anaconda has you covered. Check out Campagnolo, Swisstop, Elixir and Dura Ace products for quality, and save money with every Anaconda purchase.