Friction causes the disc and attached wheel to slow or stop. Brakes convert motion to heat, and if the brakes get too hot, they become less effective, a phenomenon known as brake fade. The ...

Parcours just released its 2025 wheel lineup, including upgrades and updates for rim and disc brake riders. What’s the marquee news? A new 36T star ratchet freehub, a redesigned Grimpeur rim brake ...

German supplier Continental says it is close to production for wheel hub motors that integrate braking, whether the customer wants disc or drums, or hydraulic or dry brake-by-wire. Conti will ...

The increased wheel diameter also resulted in the brake disc size being increased by around 50mm at the front of the car and around 10mm at the rear, resulting in the upright and caliper also ...

CXM: Disc rotors often do not line up perfectly from wheel to wheel, especially across multiple hub brands. How do you deal with tolerance differences to prevent brake rub? DE: The best way is to have ...

The new Meritor drive axle wheel end will allow for 17-inch disc brakes to be used at higher gross axle weight ratings. Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) applies to the front-axle (steer ...

Motorcycle disc locks are often a cheap and easy ... for better access) brake discs and preventing the wheel from turning. This is useful because, although in itself it won’t prevent the bike ...

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 ...