While the federal government sets performance standards for brake systems in new vehicles ... The mechanic simply replaced the old pad or shoe with the same type. Aftermarket suppliers rarely ...

Bolted to the steering knuckle, a brake caliper has two basic jobs: housing friction material ... The first sign that brake calipers are bad is that brake pads and rotors frequently wear out ...

However hard you ride and however many miles you cover, eventually your motorbike will need new brake pads fitted ... Do this by temporarily refitting the old pads, before inserting a meaty ...