Brakes convert motion to heat, and if the brakes get too hot, they become less effective, a phenomenon known as brake fade. The development and use of disc-type brakes began in England in the 1890s.

Shrieking disc brakes can be caused by various factors ... replace disc brake rotors more frequently than those who ride in flat and dry conditions. Or, if you’ve inadvertently leaned your ...

This generates friction, slowing the drum and your bike.A disc brake system is comprised of a large metal rotor, 2 flat brake pads and a hydraulic clamp called a “caliper”. Pressing the brake ...

VAR Tools has literally been on the cutting edge of quality bicycle tools since 1945 in Gellainiville, France. So there was some buzz at the Philly Bike Expo on Saturday over the debut of the ...

These are super-easy to transport and use, locking through one (usually the front, for better access) brake discs and preventing the wheel from turning. This is useful because, although in itself ...