Electric Bike Brake Spares & Braking Parts

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We understand that it's important to hold brake spares for our eBikes should the time come when you wish to service them or replace pads.

Good brakes are essential on any bike, but on an electric bike, they’re absolutely critical. The extra weight and higher average speeds of e-bikes mean your braking system works harder than on a conventional bike, so keeping pads, rotors and hydraulic components in top condition makes a huge difference to both safety and control. Whether you’re riding busy city streets or tackling steeper weekend trails, well-maintained brakes help you ride with confidence and precision.

Electric bike brake spares, encompassing levers, callipers, and brake pads from leading brands like Shimano, SRAM, and Magura, assure top-tier performance and safety. These components undergo meticulous engineering, ensuring easy fitting and reliable braking power. Shimano's precision-crafted brake sets promise responsive control, while SRAM's innovative designs offer efficiency and durability. Magura's expertise delivers precision braking, ensuring rider confidence.

At e-bikeshop, we always recommend choosing high-quality, e-bike-rated brake components when it’s time for replacements. Stronger pads, correctly sized rotors and reliable hydraulic systems stand up better to increased loads and offer much smoother, more consistent stopping power. From simple pad swaps to full brake upgrades, having the right spares on hand keeps your e-bike performing at its best and ensures you can rely on your brakes in every situation.

Whether replacing levers for ergonomic comfort, callipers for precise stopping, or brake pads for enhanced grip, these spares maintain the same quality as original components. Accessible through certified dealers, they ensure your electric bike sustains its optimal braking performance, safeguarding your rides with consistent reliability.

You don’t necessarily need “e-bike-specific” brakes, but you do need components that can cope with higher speeds and heavier loads. Many brands now offer e-bike-rated pads and rotors designed for this extra demand.

It depends on your riding style and terrain, but e-bike pads generally wear faster. Check them regularly — many riders replace pads every 500–1,500 miles. If braking power drops or you hear scraping, it’s time for new ones.

The brakes on electric bikes are exactly the same as those used on ordinary bikes. To find the right pads for your you'll first need to identify which brakes are fitted on your bike. The easiest way to do this is to find it on our website. All models sold by us since 2015 still appear on our website with their full specification. Once you know which brakes are fitted, finding pads is easy. If you bike used "Magura MT 5" brakes, simply search "Magura MT 5" in the search bar and you'll be served compatible parts for that system.

Metallic pads last longer and handle heat better, making them ideal for heavier e-bikes and hilly routes. Organic pads are quieter and offer smoother initial bite but wear faster. Many e-bike riders prefer metallic or semi-metallic pads.

You can almost always upgrade brakes on any bikes we've sold. This can be the same brand, IE, from Shimano Deore to Shimano XT or you can opt to switch to another brand. Please note that if switching to another brake manufacturer, while almost always possible, it might require other changes to the bike like post mount adapters, different brake rotors, etc. Please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Larger rotors (e.g., 180–203mm) offer more stopping power and better heat management on e-bikes. If you often ride fast, carry loads or tackle steep descents, a rotor upgrade is a worthwhile improvement.

In most cases, yes — but stick to reputable brands and check compatibility. Some systems work best with their own rotors and pads, and mixing components can affect performance if tolerances don’t match.

Thankfully, having only sold hydraulic disc brake equipped bikes for the best part of a decade, the braking systems on our bikes are a doddle to work on and in almost all cases, routine maintenance can be done by the user at home with nothing more than the most basic of hand tools and at worst, a quick peek at a YouTube video. Our workshops and technical support team on the phone and email are always on hand to assist.

They work, but hydraulic disc brakes offer far better power and modulation, especially under heavier loads. For most e-bike riders, hydraulics are the safer, smoother choice.

Pads and rotors are easy DIY jobs with basic tools. Bleeding brakes or replacing hoses is more involved and may be better handled by a professional, like us, if you’re not confident.

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