Glazing occurs when brake pads are exposed to excessive heat levels, often caused by bad driving habits, like riding brakes ...

Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options ...

Disc brake caliper position on the rotor has little effect on real-world brake efficiency—as long as the bleed screws end up at 12 o'clock. See All 5 Photos. See All 5 Photos.

Disc brakes take their name from the large rotor found in disc brake systems. This brake rotor, along with special brake pads and calipers, is used to create the friction that stops your car.

While manufacturing is the visible side of the brakes process, CEO Daniele Schillaci emphasizes the role of technology. In ...

When it comes to disc brakes, this is as simple as it gets, which is why you’ll find mechanical disc brakes on most budget e-bikes. Until recently, it was common for e-bikes priced at below ...

Disc brakes started to appear on road bikes in the early 2010s and have since taken hold across the segment (Image credit: Trek bicycles) Disc brakes and rim brakes explained ...

Air disc brakes are a hit with drivers, and they can be a hit with the bean counters and maintenance staff too as long as you don't get behind on the inspection intervals.

Rim brakes lost, disc brakes won. While discs have been the standard on mountain bikes since the nineties, the decisive moment came in 2018, when the UCI, the world governing body of cycling ...

Disc brakes resemble hand brakes on a bicycle, where pulling on the brake lever forces a plier-like device to squeeze rubber blocks against the rim of the wheel to stop the car. Drum brakes are a ...