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Bike Disc Brakes and Brake Discs at velondo.ie

Functioning brakes are among the most important components on a bicycle. Bicycles that are ridden on public roads must have two independently acting brakes

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There are different types of brakes

The most common type of brake is the rim brake. It is relatively cheap to buy and does not weigh much. The disadvantage of the rim brake is that the braking effect decreases in wet conditions compared to the disc brake. The disc brake is a product of recent history. In principle, the disc brake on a bicycle works like a disc brake on a car, namely two brake pads are pressed onto a brake disc attached to the hub when we pull the brake lever. There are mechanical disc brakes and hydraulic disc brakes. With mechanical disc brakes, the hand force is transmitted via a brake cable, whereas with hydraulic disc brakes, a fluid is forced through a pipe when the brake lever is pulled. The fluid moves the pistons in the brake cylinder and these press the brake pads against the brake disc from both sides. Result: the wheel is braked. When you release the brake lever of the disc brake, the pressure in the line decreases again, so that the springs present in the pistons push the brake pads apart again.

Right brake application leads to optimum disc brake braking force

The brake pads of the disc brake get their optimum braking force when they have been braked in correctly. It is recommended to brake really hard approx. 30 times from approx. 30 km/h and then heat up the discs on a long and flat downhill run by alternately letting the rear and front brakes drag. By braking the disc brake in this way, any solvents that may still be present will escape from the brake pads. The pistons now have the optimal distance to the disc.

Disc brakes have the advantage over rim brakes that they work equally well in all weather conditions. Wetness and dirt do not affect the braking performance. The brake pads of a disc brake also last much longer than the brake pads of rim brakes. This also makes a disc brake lower maintenance than the other brakes installed on a bicycle. However, disc brakes not only have advantages, but also disadvantages.

The disadvantage is their higher weight. The relatively high weight compared to rim brakes is the reason why road bike and single speed riders refrain from buying disc brakes. High-quality disc brakes have good dosing and function optimally in the rain and off-road. This makes them interesting for mountain bike and cross bike riders, because grippy disc brakes on mountain bikes or cross bikes are something like the airbags and seat belts on a car. Especially on rough terrain, good braking performance regardless of the weather is extremely important.

Easy wheel change with the disc brake

Disc brakes also score points when it comes to changing wheels compared to rim brakes. If you have a flat tyre or need to transport the wheel in the car, you can simply pull the wheel out and you're done. With a rim brake, you always have to loosen the brakes before changing the wheel. With disc brakes, the pads adjust automatically. You don't have to do anything to the brake until the pads are completely worn down. With a rim brake, on the other hand, it is always necessary to readjust the pads or correct the pressure point of the brake.

Whether it's raining, wet or snowing, no problem with a disc brake. Even dirt cannot harm disc brakes.

Disc brakes are not all the same

But if you think that disc brakes are all the same, you are wrong. If the brake pads do wear out, you have to make sure that you also buy the right pads for the disc brakes. Always use only the pads recommended by the manufacturer for your model and do not touch the brake pad surfaces as this will affect braking performance. Some brake pads are held in place with bolts or cotter pins, while others are held in place only by a spring that sits between the pads. The most common discs have diameters of 140, 160, 180 and 203 mm. In terms of thickness, the discs vary between 1.75 and 2 mm. You should also not touch the disc itself when, for example, removing the wheel. However, if it should happen, you should clean the disc with a special cleaner, otherwise the disc will lose braking power.

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