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The Important Role Of Disk Brakes
Disc brakes perform the most important task on your vehicle that is it ensures that you can stop when you want to. You may have a two wheeler, a four wheeler or even a massive heavy vehicle, but the fact remains that in all of these, you will probably find a disc brake for sure. There are two main types of brakes that are used in vehicles, the disc brakes and the drum brakes, but the disc brakes are way more popular due to its superior efficiency and powerful braking especially during the wet conditions.
To state in a very easy way, a disc brake consists of two pads that clasps a rotor, which is actually nothing but a rotating disc, connected to the wheels of the vehicle through an axle. When we press on the brakes, we are actually controlling the clasping power of the clamp. On pressing the brakes, the pads or clamps come together to stop the rotor from spinning and that in turn slows down and stops the vehicle ultimately.
Pull up on the emergency brake or just press on the brake pedal to use the disc brakes for stopping your car, but if you are riding a motorbike, then it may not be so easy. You would be required to press the right hand lever and the rear left foot lever together in a motorbike in order to stop it with more efficiency and also to prolong the life of the brakes due to less strain.
As with any other motor parts, you will need to maintain brakes as well, and mind you, the brakes are the most important part of your car that you should maintain well and check up on regularly. Check to make sure that the brake pads are thick enough as bare pads will cause the disc brake damage and you do not want that. Check to see if the brake fluid is up to its rim in the reservoir, if it is not then refill it to the rim as that will not only help your brakes efficiency, but also increase the life of your brakes.
With the first signs of cracking or scarring, you should see a qualified professional for maintenance of your disc brakes because if you do not, and the disc brakes crack up, then they can not be repaired and must be totally replaced. Maintain them well and regularly to prolong the lives of your vehicles disc brakes.
Disc brakes were earlier made totally out of steel, but with the modern days upon us, there are disc brakes these days that have strategic hallowed out areas which allow the extra heat that is generated, to escape through them. This is actually a great innovation that has reduced the chances of warping of the brakes due to excessive heat generation and therefore increased the disc brakes service period. As days pass, newer designs are arriving and will keep arriving, they will be targeting to get the brakes work more efficiently and also, last longer in the process.
About the Author
Sam Otoner is an author writing about automotive related topics, and you are invited to visit his website covering number of aspects about disk brakes.
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Brake Lever $61.95 Yana Shiki Brake Lever Quality Billet Aluminum Polished And Anodized Black Custom Brake Lever . This is of the highest quality with perfect fit and finish. |
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ARC Forged Brake Lever $34.95 The ARC Forged Brake Lever from Sunline Racing features: Forged flex brake lever with CNC machined pivot knee Precision flex pivot allows blades to move out of harms way under contact Clutch & brake levers are forged from 6061 T6 aluminum for strength & durability Adjustment bolt adjusts lever for brake sensitivity preference External pivot bolt with replaceable bushing for a silky smooth action Uses your stock brake master cyclinder pivot |
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Replacement Brake Lever $4.95 Parts Unlimited Replacement Brake Lever Quality alloy replacement levers are available in standard or power-lever style Each replacement lever is poly bagged with header card and labeled for easy identification Sold each |
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Roll-A-Click Brake Lever $98.99 CRG Roll-A-Click Brake Lever A truly on-the-fly position adjustable lever, designed for OEM-style master cylinders Miniature clicker lever controls a roller cam assembly, giving riders the ability to manipulate lever position while riding Brake fade can be tuned in with ease 6061 T-6 aluminum CNC-machined billet construction Available in standard and shorty length (1-1/4" shorter) with grey, black or gold hard-anodized finish For matching clutch lever Click Here |
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Folding Brake Lever $89.99 Braking Folding Brake Lever Folding levers prevent external forces from distorting or jamming brake or clutch controls The end lever can extend its length Aluminum CNC machined, billet construction Applications for various model bikes with Brembo master cylinders |
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Standard Brake Lever $10.99 MSR Racing Standard Brake Lever The difference between winning and losing is knowing when to put the brakes on and when to let it rip A Standard Brake Lever from MSR Racing will put you back at the front of the pack The same ergonomic design and bronze pivot bushing as the competition lever at a more economical price Forged aluminum construction allows levers to be bent back to original shape after a crash Brake and clutch levers sold separately |
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Hydraulic Brake Lever Assembly $91.99 Magura Hydraulic Brake Lever Assembly The 225.2 universal hydraulic brake master cylinder replacement for 7/8" handle bars Alloy body master cylinder 13mm diameter piston nylon fluid reservoir Threaded for brake light switch (not included) M10x1 outlet thread Fits 7/8 in. handlebars Not threaded for mirror mounts Requires Brake Light Switch for street use Click Here to view Brake Light Switch |
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GP Brake Lever $98.99 PSR GP Brake Lever Give your street bike a whole new look and feel with Powestands Racing's GP Brake Lever. A smooth feel and folding design will keep it protected in the event of a crash. Forged aluminum, lightweight, precise fit and finish Folding design with spring loaded hinge for a less of a chance of breakage Adjustable length lever ends and a micro-adjuster to fine tune for proper ergonomics All levers are black, optional lever ends and micro adjusters available separately |
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Brake Lever and Perch Assembly $17.99 Bikemaster Brake Lever and Perch Assembly Did someone tip your bike over and bend or brake your lever assembly? Don't stress...BikeMaster has affordable replacements. These Universal Brake Lever Assemblies fit nearly any cable brake on Kawasaki KX, Suzuki RM and Yamaha YZ dirt bikes. Even if your current assembly is working fine it's always nice to have a spare to save a weekend or a day at the track. Available in polished aluminium or black finish Lightweight Affordable spare or replacement **Note: Universal fit for Kawasaki KX, Suzuki RM, and Yamaha YZ dirt bikes with cable front brakes |
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Over The Top Brake Lever $101.99 Developed by our award winning Design Team, the Over the Top™ Brake Lever exclusively from Two Brothers Racing, is a must for any KLX/DRZ110 owner. The stock brake lever is virtually worthless, it bends easily and snags the ground when you land off of a jump. It can also bend underneath the bike leaving you with no rear brake at all. The Two Brothers Racing lever routes ?over the top? of the footpeg mount just like a big bike. This design allows the skid plate to hit the ground first instead of your brake lever. Made from CNC machined and anodized 6061 T6 aluminum with all stainless steel mounting hardware, this lever is built to last. This lever is easy to install and is adjustable up or down to suit any rider. Made in the USA. |
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Adjustable Short Brake Lever $89.99 Yana Shiki Adjustable Short Brake Lever Each lever is made out of billet aluminum and is an ideal replacement of your current factory style or after market lever Comes with an easy click to adjust miniature clicker that allows riders to manipulate the lever position even while riding Each lever is designed for OEM style master cylinders Although priced lower than the competitor, the quality is exactly the same with sealed roller bearings installed for smooth adjustments as well as the elimination of wear between contact points for longer lasting use 3cm shorter than adjustable brake lever Made in the U.S.A. |
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Factor-X Brake Lever $124.79 Gilles Tooling Factor-X Brake Lever CNC machined from billet aluminum Phosphate finish for added protection against the elements Specially designed to cover all brake/riding styles Precise lever length for perfect control TUV approved Up to 35 precise adjustments (range 15-20mm in .03mm increments) Adjustments are made via a centralized hand wheel Rated brake joint beyond the two finger braking zone |
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Forged OEM Brake Lever $17 The Forged OEM Brake Lever from Sunline Racing features: Forged 6061-T6 Aluminum for strength & durability Forged alloy construction resists breaking Designed to fit your stock perches Made to exceed OEM specifications Select models available with or without sealed bearing for smooth effortless lever action Adjustable stop allows the brake lever to be adjusted according to hand size **Note: Item may vary from image |
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Rear Brake Lever Kit $159.95 Hammerhead Designs, Inc. Rear Brake Lever Kit Machined from billet 6061 aluminum, anodized black with OEM color large aluminum tip. Stainless steel screws to allow adjustment for that personal feel. Kit includes a free brake snake. |
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Master Cylinder Replacement Brake Lever $50.95 Shindy Products Master Cylinder Replacement Brake Lever Replacement lever for Shindy's Master cylinder kits Smooth operation keeps you at the front of the pack |
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Traxxas Brake Cam Lever Jato 3.3 TRA5567 $20.41 Traxxas brake cam lever is constructed of nylon and black in color. Includes: One Brake Came Lever One Linkage Brake Bellcrank One Brake Bellcrank Rod. Requires: Assembly onto Vehicle. |
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Shank Brake Lever $107.99 PSR Shank Brake Lever Add a custom look to your sport bike with an easy upgrade by Powerstands Racing. This lever will easily match up to your stock mounts and look sharp. Show quality chrome finish or black anodized 6 positions of adjustability Stock length |
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Sportbike Shorty Brake Lever $66.99 Vortex Sportbike Shorty Brake Lever Enhances the appearance and functionality of your sportbike controls CNC machined from 6061T6 billet aluminum Approximately 1.5" shorter than the O.E.M. levers, providing a short style lever with break away tips Easy to use on the fly lever position adjuster Mount and universal levers sold individually to allow the ultimate in customization Levers available in black, silver, red, blue, gold and chrome **Note: Mount is required for lever **Note: Mount sold separately |
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Adjustable Brake Lever $89.99 Yana Shiki Adjustable Brake Lever Each lever is made out of billet aluminum and is an ideal replacement of your current factory style or after market lever Comes with an easy click to adjust miniature clicker that allows riders to manipulate the lever position even while riding Each lever is designed for OEM style master cylinders Although priced lower than the competitor, the quality is exactly the same with sealed roller bearings installed for smooth adjustments as well as the elimination of wear between contact points for longer lasting use 3cm longer than adjustable short clutch lever Made in the U.S.A. |
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Sportbike Front Brake Lever $66.99 Vortex Sportbike Front Brake Lever Enhances the appearance and functionality of your sportbike controls CNC machined from 6061T6 billet aluminum Approximately an inch shorter than the O.E.M. levers, providing a short style lever with break away tips Easy to use on the fly lever position adjuster Mount and universal levers sold individually to allow the ultimate in customization Levers available in black, silver, red, blue, gold and chrome Mount only available in black (sold separately) |
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Roll-A-Click Folding Brake Lever $116.99 CRG Roll-A-Click Folding Brake Lever Roll-A-Click Folding Brake Levers from CRG A truly on-the-fly position adjustable lever, designed for OEM-style master cylinders Miniature clicker lever controls a roller cam assembly, giving riders the ability to manipulate lever position while riding 6061 T-6 aluminum CNC-machined billet construction Matching rearsets also available (sold separately) Made in the U.S.A. For matching clutch lever??Click Here |
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Intellilever Unbreakable Brake Lever Assembly $71.99 Renthal Intellilever Unbreakable Brake Lever Assembly Manufactured using the same principles as our clutch lever, the Intellilever™ brake lever is able to pivot 90° both up and down as well as 90° forward and all angles in between in the event of a crash preventing the lever blade from breaking. The brake lever is used with the OE master cylinder and offers similar reach adjustment to the stock lever. Features: Machined from 6082 T-6 Billet aluminium Lever blade hard anodized for increased durability Each lever comes with an optional stiffer spring to allow for firmer dislocation Adjustable reach for a personalized fit Model specific fitments for a perfect fit on each bike Covered under patent #US7201080B1 |
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Click 'N Roll Brake Lever $62.99 PSR Click 'N Roll Brake Lever Racing inspired, drag reducing "draft hole" on standard lever Appearance and performance upgrade CNC from high grade billet aluminum 6 position clicker adjuster for easy adjustment on the fly Fits OEM brake master cylinder 1-1/4" shorter than OEM levers Available in silver, black, gold, red and blue Clicker adjuster comes standard in black, optional adjusters available separately Lever mount comes standard in black |
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Universal Honda Brake Lever Assembly $15.99 Motion Pro Universal Honda Brake Lever Assembly Replacement for Honda cable-type brake lever assembly on MX bikes Meets or exceeds OE quality Not for use with hydraulic brakes or clutches Perch adjuster is designed for an 8mm O.D. housing end fitting Lever is designed for an 8mm x 10mm barrel Exposed wire length when hooked up needs to be 35mm to 44mm Image is for reference only, actual product may vary for your application |
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Replacement Brake Power Lever $5.95 Quality alloy replacement levers are available in standard or power-level style Each replacement lever is poly bagged with header card and labeled for easy identification Sold each |
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X-Treme GT Brake Lever $157.99 Gilles Tooling X-Treme GT Brake Lever Extreme compact adjusting and folding mechanism on 1 axle Race tested ergonomics Incorporates a central adjustment wheel capable of 50 adjustment settings (0-25mm) Unique high wear resistance flat spring lock Available in short, long and ergo sizes Hard anodized in either black, gold or silver TUV approved For matching Clutch Lever Click Here |
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