If you aren’t sure what brake pads you need, check with the local bike shop, and they will steer you in the right direction if Reddit, Google, or forums cannot provide an answer.

Rotors don’t wear as quickly as pads, but they do eventually wear out. Replace rotors when they are less than 1.5 millimeters thick at the brake track, or if they’re noticeably damaged or warped.

The latest brakes, nominally BR-8170, feature innovation from Shimano's experience in the world of MTB; a 10 per cent wider pad gap reduces brake rub and heat build up in the rotors, while the ...

Riders wanting to get the most out of their brake pads need to take care when installing them as well as when riding. Obviously, using the right pad in the right conditions is the best way to ensure ...

BY DAVID NORTHFormer ChairLos Alamos County Transportation Board We have no bike shop, and only access to repair or service ...

First, unscrew the brake cable barrel adjuster to loosen the brake off, open the calipers using the lever and remove the wheel. Using the 2.5 mm Allen key, unscrew the grub screw that stops the pad ...

To handle the former, what started as a regular, run-of-the-mill adventure bike has been given the full chassis treatment, the front fork benefitting from both a Traxxion Dynamics replacement ...