The two most common types of disc brakes on e-bikes are mechanical (also known as cable-actuated) and hydraulic. They both have a lever on the handlebars and a disc rotor on the wheel, but differ ...

Bright red brake calipers are an eye-catching feature. But, why is it that only certain vehicles feature the colorful parts?

Both types of brakes rely on hydraulic power and friction to stop your car, but they do so using distinct technology and have different levels of mechanical resistance. While drum brakes are ...

The brake caliper is a housing for the brake pads and is responsible for transforming hydraulic pressure into mechanical force. When the driver pushes the brake pedal, the hydraulic pressure from the ...

Lectric eBikes is contacting consumers about the ebike's mechanical disk brake calipers which can cause riders to lose control and can lead to injury, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...

The recall is related to a braking issue with the mechanical brake calipers on the bikes. According to the announcement, “the mechanical disc brake calipers located on the front and rear of the ...

Now, Bosch’s latest invention, brake-by-wire, eliminates the “mechanical” connections from the brake pedal to the brakes. If that gives you pause, brake-by-wire testing is working—so far ...