I was always wondering this. Imagine a steep descent. What is better for brake wear - braking constantly or more powerful just at the end? Anybody knows? Goes for both rim and disc brakes

  • superkret@feddit.orgEnglish
    9·
    2 months ago

    Short bursts heat up your pads quickly, but allow them to cool back down in between.
    Continuous braking keeps the heat on.

    • MihiesOPEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      Hm, yes, but total amount of heat is constant. Perhaps it cools quicker with bursts and its higher temperatures because of difference in temperature against ambient.

      • superkret@feddit.orgEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        Not all the heat goes into your brake pads. Your rims or discs take much of the heat but also cool down very fast.