Checked against Lectric's own Type A, B and D pad listings and the XP4 owner manual.

For the Lectric XP4

Lectric XP4 Brake Pads: Which Type Actually Fits

Search for brake pads for this bike and Lectric's own store is part of the confusion. It sells three pad shapes for its lineup, named Type A, Type B and Type D, on three near-identical product pages, and only one of the three is listed as fitting the XP4.

Type D is the one. Its own compatibility line names the XP4 directly, and Lectric's storefront tags this same listing under "Accessories Compatible with XP4," a tag that neither Type A nor Type B carries. Type B sits on the plain address /products/brake-pads, with no type letter anywhere in the URL, and it is built for the older XP 1.0 through 3.0 with mechanical brakes rather than this bike's hydraulic calipers. Type A is narrower still: XPedition 1.0 and XPremium only.

The third-party market compounds the problem rather than fixing it. Several Amazon listings name a long list of Lectric models in one title without saying which brake system they mean, which is exactly how a mechanical Type B pad and a hydraulic Type D pad end up looking interchangeable to a buyer who has not read this far. This guide names the pad Lectric actually sells for the XP4, two generic listings that state the fit correctly, and the two listings, one from Lectric and one third-party, that look like a match and are not.

Updated Sep 22, 2026 · Researched from manufacturer specifications and owner reports; every claim on this page links to its source.
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Our pick01 / 05

Lectric Four Brake Pads, Type D

The pad Lectric itself lists against the XP4, both in the listing's own compatibility line and in its storefront category tags. If you want to stop reading and buy the correct part, this is it.

Fitment check

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Lectric XP4 · front and rear hydraulic disc calipers

  • Fits. Type D brake pads — the only Lectric pad type whose own listing names the XP4
  • Does not fit. Type B brake pads — Lectric's plain /products/brake-pads listing; built for the older mechanical-brake XP 1.0-3.0, not this bike
  • Conditional fit. Listings naming several XP generations at once — some drop the version number entirely, which is how the mechanical Type B and hydraulic Type D shapes get mixed up
  • Fits. Pad wear limit — replace once wear passes 0.8 mm, per the owner manual
  • Conditional fit. Caliper and rotor bolts — 10 Nm on the caliper mount, 5-8 Nm on the rotor bolts; small fasteners, easy to overtighten

Checked Sep 22, 2026 · source 1 source 2 source 3

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The reviews

Our pick01

Lectric Four Brake Pads, Type D

The pad Lectric itself lists against the XP4, both in the listing's own compatibility line and in its storefront category tags. If you want to stop reading and buy the correct part, this is it.

Fits.Fits Lectric XP4

Install note

Opened and read back on 2026-09-22: the listing's own compatibility line names "Lectric XP Trike (Model 1 & 2), Lectric XP 3.0 with hydraulic brake assembly, Lectric XP Step-Thru 3.0 with hydraulic brake assembly, Lectric XP4, Lectric XPeak (1.0 & 2.0 Models), Lectric XPress, Lectric XPress2 (Cruiser, Commuter), Lectric XPedition 2.0, Lectric XP Lite 2.0, Lectric ONE", page marked in stock. Lectric's own storefront category tags on this same page separately list "Accessories Compatible with XP4", which Type A and Type B do not carry. First-party part, official compatibility statement.

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Lectric type letterD
Best generic option02

Solusoul 4 Pcs E-Bike Brake Pads for Lectric XP 3.0/4.0

A third-party set whose own title names the XP4 by its model number rather than a vague "fits most Lectric bikes" line, sintered for stronger braking, and confirmed in stock.

Fits.Fits Lectric XP4

Install note

Opened and read back on 2026-09-22: "4 Pcs E-Bike Brake Pad, Compatible with Lectric XP 3.0/4.0/XPedition/XPress | High-Friction Sintered Pads for Strong Braking, Front & Rear Universal Fit, Compatible with XP Trike/XPeak/XP Lite", brand byline Solusoul, marked In Stock. The title states 4.0 explicitly rather than a bare "XP", which is the detail the weaker listings in this category skip.

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Second source03

iLIZBay Brake Pads for Lectric XP4, XP3, XP Lite and XPeak

A different brand at the same correct fit, so this page is not a single-seller recommendation. Its listing states "Hydraulic Disc Brake Pads" outright, which matches the XP4's own brake type by name.

Fits.Fits Lectric XP4

Install note

Opened and read back on 2026-09-22: "Brake Pads Compatible with Lectric XP4 XP3 XP Lite & XPeak, 2PCS | Semi-Metallic Compound, Hydraulic Disc Brake Pads, Front & Rear Replacement, Compatible with XP Trike, XPress, XPedition", brand byline iLIZBay, marked "Only 12 left in stock". The listing states "Hydraulic Disc Brake Pads" outright, which matches the XP4's own brake type and is a stronger signal than a listing that never says which brake system it means.

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Does not fit04

Lectric Four Brake Pads, Type B

Lectric's own mechanical-brake pad, sitting on the plain /products/brake-pads address with no type letter in the URL. Kept here because it is the listing an XP4 owner is most likely to click by accident.

Does not fit.Not for Lectric XP4

Install note

Opened and read back on 2026-09-22: page title "Four Brake Pads - Type B", compatibility line "Lectric XP (Models 1.0, 2.0, & 3.0 with Mechanical Brakes only), Lectric XP Step-Thru (Models 1.0, 2.0, & 3.0 with Mechanical Brakes only), Lectric XP Lite (1.0 Model only)", marked in stock. Every bike on that list is a mechanical-brake bike; the XP4 ships hydraulic disc brakes and is absent from the list. This is the pad Lectric sells for the older, cable-actuated brake calipers, not the hydraulic ones on this bike.

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Lectric type letterB

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Unconfirmed05

BIAQI 2PCS Lectric XP Brake Pads

An Amazon's Choice listing that names several Lectric models without stating a brake type or a version number, which is exactly the pattern that hides a Type B pad behind an XP4 search. We are not marking it a fit.

Does not fit.Not for Lectric XP4

Install note

Opened and read back on 2026-09-22: "BIAQI 2PCS Lectric XP Brake Pads - Front & Rear Disc Brake Pads for XP Trike/Xpeak/Xpress/Xpedition/XP Lite/XP, High-Friction Durable semimetal Pads, E-Bike Brake Replacement", marked In Stock. Unlike the confirmed picks above, the title never states "4.0" or "XP4", and it names both hydraulic-brake models (XP Trike, XPeak) and Lectric's bare "XP" without a version number, which is exactly how the mechanical-brake Type B lineup is described on Lectric's own site. With no brake-type statement and no XP4 mention, there is no way to confirm this is the hydraulic Type D shape rather than leftover Type B stock, so we are not marking it as a fit for this bike. Do not buy this one for an XP4 without checking with the seller first.

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What to check before you buy

Four checks, in the order they matter.

  • Look for a stated brake type, not just a model list. The XP4 runs hydraulic disc brakes. A listing that says "hydraulic" or names Type D is speaking your bike's language. One that only lists model names with no version number, or says nothing about the brake system, has not told you enough.
  • A bare "XP" is not the XP4. Several strong-looking listings name "Lectric XP" without a generation number, which is how Lectric itself describes the mechanical-brake Type B bikes. Look for "3.0" or "4.0" stated explicitly, or a clear "hydraulic" callout.
  • On Lectric's own site, check the URL, not just the title. The plain /products/brake-pads address is Type B. The address with "type-d" in it is the one for this bike. Reading past the headline "Four Brake Pads" title to the actual compatibility line underneath is what catches this.
  • Replace at the wear limit, not on a schedule. The manual gives a wear limit rather than a mileage interval: swap the pads once the friction material wears past 0.8 mm.

Lectric's own three pad types

Reading straight off each product page's stated compatibility, checked 2026-09-22.

| Type | What it fits | | --- | --- | | A | XPedition 1.0, XPremium | | B | XP (1.0, 2.0, 3.0 with mechanical brakes), XP Step-Thru (1.0, 2.0, 3.0 with mechanical brakes), XP Lite 1.0 | | D | XP Trike, XP 3.0 with hydraulic brakes, XP Step-Thru 3.0 with hydraulic brakes, XP4, XPeak 1.0/2.0, XPress, XPress2, XPedition 2.0, XP Lite 2.0, ONE |

Two things stand out. First, Type D is the widest list of the three by far, and the XP4 sits inside it. Second, Lectric's own naming leans on "with mechanical brakes" and "with hydraulic brakes" to split the XP 3.0 and XP Step-Thru 3.0 between Type B and Type D, because that generation shipped with both brake systems depending on configuration. If you own an XP 3.0 rather than an XP4, checking which brakes are actually on your bike matters more than the model name alone.

What we could not verify

Rotor diameter. The manual states a bolt torque for mounting the rotor but never publishes the rotor's own diameter, so this page cannot tell you whether a third-party rotor would match the stock one, and we are not printing a guess.

We also have not fitted a set of pads to an XP4 ourselves. The match here is Lectric's and each seller's own compatibility statements, read side by side and shown as working, which is different from a wrench-in-hand confirmation. If you have fitted a generic pad to your XP4 and it did or did not seat correctly, tell us and we will publish it with your report as the source.

Questions owners ask

What brake pads does the Lectric XP4 take?

Type D, in Lectric's own naming. Its Type D listing names the XP4 directly and carries a storefront category tag for "Accessories Compatible with XP4" that neither of the other two pad types carries.

Will Lectric's Type B brake pads fit the XP4?

No. Type B is built for the older XP 1.0 through 3.0 running mechanical brakes, plus the XP Step-Thru versions of those and the XP Lite 1.0. The XP4 ships hydraulic disc brakes and is not on that list.

How do I tell Type A, B and D pads apart on Lectric's site?

Read the compatibility line under the price rather than the headline title, since all three are titled "Four Brake Pads" with only the type letter changing. Type B also sits on the plain /products/brake-pads address with no type letter in the URL at all, which is the easiest place to get caught out.

When should I replace the XP4 brake pads?

Once the friction material wears past 0.8 mm, per the owner manual. That is a wear limit rather than a mileage interval, so checking pad thickness is the actual trigger.

What torque should the brake caliper and rotor bolts use?

10 Nm on the caliper mounting bolts with a 5 mm allen key, and 5 to 8 Nm on the rotor mounting bolts with a T-25 Torx bit. Both are small fasteners on a safety-critical system, so a torque wrench is worth using rather than guessing by feel.

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