Components - Brakes

Made-in-the-U.K. brakes by the machining masterminds at Hope. Do they have the chops to stop on the Shore?

Will these impressive looking brakes from Lewis deliver the promised performance?

Two sets of rotors, and a set of pads tested from the famous Spanish manufacturer. Are they an upgrade?

SRAM's Maven brakes didn't have a flawless rollout - but things have been looking up. Not so much for Panzer inserts...

Park's BKD 1.2 and BKM 1.2 bleed kits carry a premium price tag. Do they deliver a premium bleed?

Barnoldswick's most powerful brakes

An accidental discovery leads to powerful, consistent braking thanks to a rock-solid bleed

The Maven is like Code's bigger, stronger, heavier sibling - and you'll know it right away.

Pick them up on their own or have the new two-piece CNC-machined lever blades installed on a new set of Formula Cura 4 brakes

A hand-to-hand competition between Hayes Dominion 4-piston brakes and their lighter 2-piston counterpart.

Andrew looks back at a Kali Invader helmet, a steel chainring that may be in Andrew's will, a pair of lever grips, and an alternate backsweep handlebar...

Andrew's been riding the same pair of Hayes Dominion A4 brakes for over three years - with no maintenance beyond brake pads and the odd bleed.

Imagine this derailleur: no hanger, no adjustment screws, attaches to your rear axle, strong enough to stand on, and shifts better under load.

A simplified model and spec list come coupled with a revised Stealth look for MY23 and beyond.

The new Tech 4 E4 brakes from Hope, and made in the U.K. - perform even better than they look...

Testing 2 brake pad compounds from MTX on Shimano and Sram brakes

Lizardskins would like to improve comfort and grip for that one finger that controls your brake levers

What happens when German engineering takes on the budget brake segment?

Brands like SRAM, Formula, Hope, and Hayes will sell you all the parts you need to fully refresh your brake system...

Press release copy triggers a response about living in a time when common sense isn't all that common.

Dave is testing TRP's Slate and Trail EVO brakes. First up, the Slates, and it's a good first impression.

What's it like to ride a bike for months with Shimano Deore M6100 components and then be catapulted into the world of XTR - on the same bike...

Thicker surfaces and a heat-shedding paint make the HS2 SRAM's coolest running rotor to date...

Three after-market disc brake pads subjected to poor braking surfaces and steep inclines and compared to original equipment...