Warming up the tires is one thing, but full braking is a daily routine?
Brakes really stop working effectively if you don’t use them.
The pistons work in and out, and both the pad surface and disk surface stay fresh.
It also helps when you really need it (‘ω’)ノ
Plenty of pad wear and disk condition to consider.
Depending on the application, we sometimes decide when to replace the brake disk based on both disk wear and pad wear.
When brake pad wear is high but brake disk wear is low, we often suggest waiting until this pad is used up.
*Of course, that’s different if there are demanding requirements.
Watch out for overheating in city riding.
If your brakes look like this image in city riding, watch out.
You might be dragging or using them chronically out of habit.
It might help to think objectively about your own riding style.
A common issue is rear brake overheating.
I use the rear quite a bit so it heats up easily, but some people do ask if it’s overheating. The rear is especially harsh because heat has nowhere to escape, so you need to be careful.
Give them a good squeeze now and then
The caliper pistons get that pseudo kneading action, operation improves, and rolling gets smoother.
Both pad and disk end up with a fresh surface.
By using them, you actually keep them in good condition. Give them a good squeeze.
