Not only from rims and tires live our bikes and one of the key aspects so that you continue to pedal the best way possible are the brakes. As well as giving you a quieter ride while you’re training or pedaling, it also makes you feel more secure. Discover 6 tips to take care of the disc brakes of your bike to make your performance even better!
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1. It is important that you never use brake fluid if your brakes carry mineral oil. This liquid will have a corrosive effect and will damage any part of the brake that is plastic and not properly prepared to receive this abrasive.
2. At the brakes of your bike, you can use brake fluids or mineral oil for cars or motorcycles. However, it is recommended that you use specific BTT products so that the guaranteed one stays valid.
3. It is strictly forbidden to mix brake fluids with different grading! For better preservation of your brakes, it is best to choose the fluid with the degree indicated by the manufacturer of the material, as the use of an incorrect product can compromise the durability of the brakes and the safety of your course.
4. Never touch the brake discs! Not even with gloves. The touch on the discs removes the brake fluid and compromises the braking surface, contaminating it. In the same way, the touch on the discs allows the brake pads to slip, making the retention and braking capacity more reduced.
5. Never exceed the tightening torque of the disc bolts because, because of the small size of the threads, these screws jump very easily. A useful tip is to use a short key to limit the resulting leverage.
6. Greasing the chain or any part of your bike requires the utmost care, as this process, if not meticulous enough, will tend to contaminate the discs or pads. Did you know that if you sprinkle the discs with a drop of oil, you can not use them again?
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We hope that with these easy and practical tips your ability to pedal is getting better because, in addition to performance and adrenaline, an athlete should value your safety to the maximum!
