I’d like to replace the brake disc and pads at the same time.
Neither the brake disc nor the pads wear evenly.
Think of a track and field event to picture it easily.
The outer and inner lanes cover different distances, and speeds differ.
New ones really do feel better—as wear progresses, they just don’t feel as crisp.
Can you use them past the wear limit?
*Basically, it’s not a good idea.
Pads are problematic, but as for discs, you could use them if you wanted to.
Unless they get really thin, they probably won’t crack.
Rather than just checking remaining material, experiencing improved performance and feeling the difference in braking makes riding more enjoyable and safer, doesn’t it?
Pads that bite and pads that don’t
There’s a term called “high aggression.” When you read it that way, you think the stopping power is high but the disc wears faster, right?
I can’t really research this at a personal level, so I can’t say for sure, but I think pressing a non-biting pad against the disc for a long time generates more heat and is worse.
When you make something from aluminum or stainless steel and sand it with a belt sander,
a new belt and a worn belt both generate less heat and wear when they bite.
The relationship between friction and resistance is extremely complex.
The machine becomes easier to push and pull (*’ω’*)
With a good surface and a fresh relationship ahead, things feel really new.
Rolling is smooth and you get a really nice feeling.
If you replace just the pads or just the disc, you have to build the relationship first, so it takes time.
Clean feet feel good. People are the same.
When your feet are refreshed, doesn’t your mood and energy jump up all at once?
A disc dirty with brake dust.
Seeing a rusted floating-style pin is like wearing shoes with holes in them.
Timing matters, so it’s good to check gradually.
Enjoy trying out consumables.
Today you have plenty of choices for discs, pads, and calipers.
Instead of the same as before, you might want to try something a step up in grade.
There are pads that bite so much you think, “Just the pads make this much difference?”
And since they have different characteristics, it’s worth experiencing them without prejudice.
Pads don’t rot, so you could buy three kinds at once and have a taste-test championship.
Choosing ones that don’t wear out might be important for consumables too.
