Disc brakes remain a source of debate in road cycling but the advantages are numerous When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Brake caliper: A metal structure attached to the bike frame that straddles the braking surface and contains the pistons and brake pads. Disc rotor: A flat steel disc attached to the hub that is ...

Avid BB5/BB7 - One of the most common mechanical disc brakes on the market, the BB5 and BB7 from TRP can be found on gravel and off-road bikes and even some mountain bikes, but again, they don’t ...

Todd Wells (Specialized) is toying with disc brakes and 'cross already, here with a stock Avid BB7 road caliper bolted on to a Ritchey carbon fork for testing.(Image credit: James Huang) ...

SRAM’s Code—a brake used to win top-level downhill and enduro races—now sees use on 120mm bikes like Evil’s Following, and the four-piston SRAM G2/Level was considered a trail brake but is ...

Brakes can be one of the simplest bike repairs for home mechanics. That is, if you have caliper brakes — the type that squeezes rubber pads on the rim (disc brakes are another story).

Traditionalists take note. Disc brakes are here to stay, at least for cyclocross. From pro-level models to the latest offerings for juniors, more and more bikes are coming equipped with discs. And ...

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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 ...

What Do Brake Pads Do? If you’re somewhat unclear on how brake pads work, here’s what you need to know about your 3 wheel motorcycle or 2-wheeler’s system. When you press on the brake lever or your ...