Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options ...

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 ...

Brake pads for disc brakes are most commonly seen in two varieties: resin, sometimes called organic, or metallic, sometimes called semi-metallic. Metallic pads have sintered metallic elements bonded ...

Glazing occurs when brake pads are exposed to excessive heat levels, often caused by bad driving habits, like riding brakes ...

Barrel adjusters: On cable-activated brakes, these small cylinders at the caliper can micro-adjust cable tension. Lever throw: How far the brake lever moves before the pads contact the braking ...

Barring the engine itself, brakes are the most important parts of your car. Here's what to know about the two most common kinds of brakes: disc and drum.

Disc pads ride next to the rotor, so brake pedal apply pressure will immediately create braking force. The disc brake system does not require residual hydraulic pressure.

TRP Spyre mechanical disc brake review True dual-piston movement for easier setup, more even pad wear By James Huang published 3 December 2013 ...