A disc brake is a type of brake that uses calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc in order to create friction that retards the rotation of a shaft, such as a vehicle axle, either to ...
The shoe (i.e. cone) is outfitted with brake lining and pressed into the drum (i.e. cup) to apply friction. The advantage is increased surface area and quicker deceleration. Disc brakes utilize a ...
A 29-minute-long documentary on the history of the brake disc isn’t going to be on many peoples' Christmas list. Its appeal is niche, yes, but there are enough individuals – there are enough ...
It was only a few years ago that the first disc brake systems started to permeate the upper echelons of cyclocross. It didn’t take long for almost the entire professional field (with a few notable ...