Disc brake pads are a consumable component on your bike, and it goes without saying it’s important to keep them in good condition. Low-power braking, an ear-scraping howl when braking in the dry (it's ...

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All disc brakes, whether hydraulic or mechanical, operate in the same way, by pushing two disc brake pads against the sides of the rotor to slow or bring your bike to a halt. As with most things in ...

Bicycles equipped with disc brakes are now a familiar sight. If you’ve recently purchased a new road bike, it probably has discs. And if you’ve purchased a new mountain bike in the past 20 years, it ...

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