I obviously dont have a problem with brake pads yet. I was wondering if getting replacement brake pads will be a issue. I saw on the forums where someone was having problems getting replacement brake pads for a Level. The Level also uses Bengal hydraulic disk brakes. The Level has been out for a while, the Aventure has not.
Bengal brake pads Aventure
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Brockrock
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The Level and the Aventure both use the same braking system (Bengal Ares 3), and thus, the same pads. The AliExpress pads linked above will not work for the Ares 3 brake caliper because it requires spring clips and the small channels on the pads for these clips. That channel can been seen on the product picture on the Aventon webstore. Without the channel and clips, one would have to rely on magnetic calipers to hold the pads from flopping around and wearing unevenly. The Ares 3 calipers are not magnetic - sadly...I didn't know about Level's brake pads, so I just went on Aventon website
Replacement Bengal Disc Brake Pad PH02 for Aventon Level
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And it said PH02, which is this.
So I went on AliExpress and found compatible pads, only took me a few seconds
0.97US $ |Brake Pads For Helix 1.0 1.1 2.1 2.5 3 3l 5 5l 7 7l 7.5 Cannondale 6 Bengal Strida Ares Ph02 Mb 606 T 700 839 M 840 845 A B 849 - Electric Vehicle Components & Accessories - AliExpress
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1.12US $ |Brake Pads For Helix 1.0 1.1 2.1 2.5 3 3l 5 5l 7 7l 7.5 Cannondale 6 Bengal Strida Ares Ph02 Mb 606 T 700 839 M 840 845 A B 849 - Bicycle Brake - AliExpress
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15.99US $ |2 PAIR BENGAL SINTERED FULL METALLIC BICYCLE DISC BRAKE PADS for bengal PH02 HELIX 3|Bicycle Brake| - AliExpress
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I was actually able to get three sets of pads from Aventon when they became briefly available a month or so ago. Even with a change of pads, I still find the Ares 3 brakes to be grainy and sometimes loud, but they seem to wear very slightly, and they stop the bike well, so I deal with it. At some point in the near future, Aventon will have plenty of pads available, but if one absolutely needed to change them today - or be unable to ride - the only choices would be to wait, or replace them with a more mainstream brand of brake - like Shimano or the like.
Brockrock
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The clips are just not shown in the pics, but those OEM Bengal pads come with them included, and you can see the channel in the pad for the clip. I think Bengal went out on their own designing and manufacturing these pads, and because they seem to be a small player in the world of bike components, there are no proper 3rd party options as of yet.
Has anyone used these replacement pads? https://perfectbrakes.com/mountain-bike/bengal/ares-3/HYDRAULIC/4000063
I put a pair of the sintered Perfect Brake pads on the rear of my Level when I couldn't find the Bengal PH02 pads anywhere. There's no clip with them, but they fit into the magnetic Bengal calipers without any movement that I can detect and they provide smooth stopping power. I put Hayes MX-2 pads on the front with no clips and I can detect some movement and they're noisy. If the availability of Bengal pads doesn't improve soon I'm going to try the Perfect Brake pads on the front and see if it makes a difference.
Tom@WashDC
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These pads worked for me on my Level. Held in place by magnetic force.
Amazon.com : Gekors Semi-Metallic Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for Hayes MX-2/MX3/MX4,2 Pairs : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Gekors Semi-Metallic Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for Hayes MX-2/MX3/MX4,2 Pairs : Sports & Outdoors
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Just to join in, I haven't ordered new pads yet, but I removed mine to see how much life was left, and noticed my calipers are magnetic.
Also, there appears to be a high level of metal in the pad, which could contribute to the "gravelly" sound that some people complain about. I had a similar issue with some Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes. When I changed the pads to a metal sintered pad with a higher metal content, the brakes were similarly noisy. Changing to a low metal resin pad made all of the difference and improved the ability to feather.
Also, there appears to be a high level of metal in the pad, which could contribute to the "gravelly" sound that some people complain about. I had a similar issue with some Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes. When I changed the pads to a metal sintered pad with a higher metal content, the brakes were similarly noisy. Changing to a low metal resin pad made all of the difference and improved the ability to feather.
Tom@WashDC
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I have two Levels, all the brakes are magnetic and I have changed out all of the pads without the spring clips using the Gekors pads that I referenced above.
My turn to come to the table. I’m closing in on 1000 miles on my Aventure. I’m mainly riding gravel tails with lots of hills so I’m on my brakes all the time.
Having a really hard time finding new brake pads. I see the picture above
Of the new brakes. They look really close to mine. Does anybody have a link so I can buy several sets? I’ll post my type Thanks!
Having a really hard time finding new brake pads. I see the picture above
Of the new brakes. They look really close to mine. Does anybody have a link so I can buy several sets? I’ll post my type Thanks!
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amug1
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OK sooooo I too have bought from those guys but I think it's time to change out my calipers so I can buy a COMMON brake pad. My Bengal ares3 brakes are on an Ebike with electronic shut off to motor. Can someone suggest a replacement setup for me....I have little knowledge but very capable of the swap out. Can I just change the calipers?
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