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The speed you can achieve isn’t worth a thing without a good set of brakes on your bike. Only the right brakes can create the kind of control and riding dynamics that allow you to master whatever the world throws your way. Apart from the classic coaster brake, we mostly differentiate between rim brakes and disc brakes. Both systems provide good braking performance in dry conditions. However, disc brakes are superior in terms of the maximum power they offer, particularly in wet conditions. Which type of brake fits your bike depends on the mounts on the frame and fork. Converting from rim brakes to disc brakes takes a lot of effort and also requires, at the very least, new wheels. But whatever type of brake you have, the same rules apply: brake blocks, pads and discs, callipers and cables are all wear parts that need to be regularly checked and replaced to ensure safe and consistent performance.

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SRAM Code RSC hydraulic Disc Brake Rear Wheel black
SRAM Code RSC hydraulic Disc Brake Rear Wheel black
SRAM
Code RSC hydraulic Disc Brake Rear Wheel black
£267.99
free shipping
Red Cycling Products LR-6 Floating Brake Disc 6-Bolt Ø180mm red
Red Cycling Products LR-6 Floating Brake Disc 6-Bolt Ø180mm red
Red Cycling Products
LR-6 Floating Brake Disc 6-Bolt Ø180mm red
£33.99
  • Versions: 180mm
Shimano MT201 Road Disc Brake Front wheel flat mount black
Shimano MT201 Road Disc Brake Front wheel flat mount black
Shimano
MT201 Road Disc Brake Front wheel flat mount black
£44.99
SRAM Force D1 Rim Brake Front 16mm black
SRAM Force D1 Rim Brake Front 16mm black
SRAM
Force D1 Rim Brake Front 16mm black
£75.99
Shimano SM-RT30 Brake Disc with Magnet Lock Ring 203mm for Resin Pad
Shimano SM-RT30 Brake Disc with Magnet Lock Ring 203mm for Resin Pad
Shimano
SM-RT30 Brake Disc with Magnet Lock Ring 203mm for Resin Pad
£38.99
  • Versions: 203mm
Shimano SLX M7120 Disc Brake Front Wheel black
Shimano SLX M7120 Disc Brake Front Wheel black
Shimano
SLX M7120 Disc Brake Front Wheel black
£146.99
free shipping
Shimano EF505/MT200 Disc Brake Rear Wheel 7-speed
Shimano EF505/MT200 Disc Brake Rear Wheel 7-speed
Shimano
EF505/MT200 Disc Brake Rear Wheel 7-speed
£45.99
Campagnolo Rim Brake Front Wheel Direct Mount
Campagnolo Rim Brake Front Wheel Direct Mount
Campagnolo
Rim Brake Front Wheel Direct Mount
£109.99
free shipping
Magura CMe5 Brake left
Magura CMe5 Brake left
Magura
CMe5 Brake left
£146.99
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Shimano MT401/MT420 Disc Brake Front black
Shimano MT401/MT420 Disc Brake Front black
Shimano
MT401/MT420 Disc Brake Front black
£92.99
SRAM Standard Code R B1/RSC A1 Brake Caliper without CPS and line grey
SRAM Standard Code R B1/RSC A1 Brake Caliper without CPS and line grey
SRAM
Standard Code R B1/RSC A1 Brake Caliper without CPS and line grey
£137.99
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SRAM Standard Code R B1/RSC A1 Brake Caliper without CPS and line black
SRAM Standard Code R B1/RSC A1 Brake Caliper without CPS and line black
SRAM
Standard Code R B1/RSC A1 Brake Caliper without CPS and line black
£137.99
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SRAM Apex Dropper Actuator Disc Brake Left Rear Flat Mount 2000mm
SRAM Apex Dropper Actuator Disc Brake Left Rear Flat Mount 2000mm
SRAM
Apex Dropper Actuator Disc Brake Left Rear Flat Mount 2000mm
£226.99
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Shimano Deore XT SM-RT86 Brake Disc silver
Shimano Deore XT SM-RT86 Brake Disc silver
Shimano
Deore XT SM-RT86 Brake Disc silver
To £48.99
  • Versions: 160mm180mm
ASHIMA ARO-10 AiNeon Brake Disc 6-Bolt red
ASHIMA ARO-10 AiNeon Brake Disc 6-Bolt red
ASHIMA
ARO-10 AiNeon Brake Disc 6-Bolt red
RRP £58.99 £33.99
  • Versions: 140mm
- 42 %
Shimano SM-RT26 Brake Disc
Shimano SM-RT26 Brake Disc
Shimano
SM-RT26 Brake Disc
£10.99
  • Versions: 160mm
SRAM Centerline Rounded Brake Disc Centerlock
SRAM Centerline Rounded Brake Disc Centerlock
SRAM
Centerline Rounded Brake Disc Centerlock
£79.99
  • Versions: 180mm
DARTMOOR Nano Brake Disc 6-hole black
DARTMOOR Nano Brake Disc 6-hole black
DARTMOOR
Nano Brake Disc 6-hole black
£24.99
  • Versions: 160mm
BBB Cycling CenterStop Brake Disc silver
BBB Cycling CenterStop Brake Disc silver
BBB Cycling
CenterStop Brake Disc silver
£32.99
  • Versions: 160mm
Shimano RT-MT800 Brake Disc Center-Lock silver/black
Shimano RT-MT800 Brake Disc Center-Lock silver/black
Shimano
RT-MT800 Brake Disc Center-Lock silver/black
£55.99
  • Versions: 140mm (Internal Serration)
SRAM Trail/Guide Brake Pads
SRAM Trail/Guide Brake Pads
SRAM
Trail/Guide Brake Pads
£23.99
  • Versions: Organic/Steel
Problem Solvers ReMatch 1.2 Adapter Shimano I-Spec II Shifter/I-Spec A-B Brake 1 pair black
Problem Solvers ReMatch 1.2 Adapter Shimano I-Spec II Shifter/I-Spec A-B Brake 1 pair black
Problem Solvers
ReMatch 1.2 Adapter Shimano I-Spec II Shifter/I-Spec A-B Brake 1 pair black
£75.99
Shimano Bleeding Tool
Shimano Bleeding Tool
Shimano
Bleeding Tool
£13.99
Reverse Avid Trail/SRAM Guide Disc Brake Pads Organic
Reverse Avid Trail/SRAM Guide Disc Brake Pads Organic
Reverse
Avid Trail/SRAM Guide Disc Brake Pads Organic
£14.99
Jagwire Sport Organic Brake Pads for SRAM Guide Ultimate/RSC/RS/R/Avid Trail blue
Jagwire Sport Organic Brake Pads for SRAM Guide Ultimate/RSC/RS/R/Avid Trail blue
Jagwire
Sport Organic Brake Pads for SRAM Guide Ultimate/RSC/RS/R/Avid Trail blue
£10.99
Campagnolo L1250 Brake Cable Housing black
Campagnolo L1250 Brake Cable Housing black
Campagnolo
L1250 Brake Cable Housing black
£6.79
Jagwire Pro Extreme Sintered Brake Pads for SRAM Guide Ultimate/RSC/RS/R/Avid Trail
Jagwire Pro Extreme Sintered Brake Pads for SRAM Guide Ultimate/RSC/RS/R/Avid Trail
Jagwire
Pro Extreme Sintered Brake Pads for SRAM Guide Ultimate/RSC/RS/R/Avid Trail
£20.99
Shimano SM-MA90 PM/IS Adapter Rear 160mm black
Shimano SM-MA90 PM/IS Adapter Rear 160mm black
Shimano
SM-MA90 PM/IS Adapter Rear 160mm black
£14.99
Shimano SM-MAF203 Disc Adapter front PM/PM
Shimano SM-MAF203 Disc Adapter front PM/PM
Shimano
SM-MAF203 Disc Adapter front PM/PM
£10.99
Shimano SM-MAR203 Disc Adapter Rear PM/IS
Shimano SM-MAR203 Disc Adapter Rear PM/IS
Shimano
SM-MAR203 Disc Adapter Rear PM/IS
£10.99
Shimano SM-MA90 PM/IS Disc Adapter Front 160mm black
Shimano SM-MA90 PM/IS Disc Adapter Front 160mm black
Shimano
SM-MA90 PM/IS Disc Adapter Front 160mm black
£14.99
Brake Authority Burly Brake Pads for SRAM Guide/Avid X0 Trail/Elixir Trail
Brake Authority Burly Brake Pads for SRAM Guide/Avid X0 Trail/Elixir Trail
Brake Authority
Burly Brake Pads for SRAM Guide/Avid X0 Trail/Elixir Trail
£20.99
Magura Flatmount Screw Set Rear Wheel
Magura Flatmount Screw Set Rear Wheel
Magura
Flatmount Screw Set Rear Wheel
£18.99
TRP F5 FM/FM Adapter Front 140/160mm
TRP F5 FM/FM Adapter Front 140/160mm
TRP
F5 FM/FM Adapter Front 140/160mm
£14.99
SRAM Guide RSC Brake Lever Aluminium incl. olives/sockets silver
SRAM Guide RSC Brake Lever Aluminium incl. olives/sockets silver
SRAM
Guide RSC Brake Lever Aluminium incl. olives/sockets silver
£106.99
free shipping
Jagwire Internal Housing Damper for 4/5mm Cable Housing 10 Pieces black
Jagwire Internal Housing Damper for 4/5mm Cable Housing 10 Pieces black
Jagwire
Internal Housing Damper for 4/5mm Cable Housing 10 Pieces black
£37.99
GALFER BIKE Caliper Adapter Radial Postmount +63mm
GALFER BIKE Caliper Adapter Radial Postmount +63mm
GALFER BIKE
Caliper Adapter Radial Postmount +63mm
£11.99
Problem Solvers ReMatch 1.1 Adapter Shimano I-Spec A-B Shifter/I-Spec II Brake 1 pair black
Problem Solvers ReMatch 1.1 Adapter Shimano I-Spec A-B Shifter/I-Spec II Brake 1 pair black
Problem Solvers
ReMatch 1.1 Adapter Shimano I-Spec A-B Shifter/I-Spec II Brake 1 pair black
£88.99
Magura HS33e Brake Lever Closer silver/black
Magura HS33e Brake Lever Closer silver/black
Magura
HS33e Brake Lever Closer silver/black
£73.99
Clarks Disc Brake Caliper Adapter Rear Flat Mount 180mm black
Clarks Disc Brake Caliper Adapter Rear Flat Mount 180mm black
Clarks
Disc Brake Caliper Adapter Rear Flat Mount 180mm black
£9.59
SRAM Assembly Kit for Hydraulic Brake Master Piston
SRAM Assembly Kit for Hydraulic Brake Master Piston
SRAM
Assembly Kit for Hydraulic Brake Master Piston
RRP £26.99 £24.99
Magura HS33e Brake Lever Opener black
Magura HS33e Brake Lever Opener black
Magura
HS33e Brake Lever Opener black
£44.99
SRAM Disc Brake Pads Sintered/Steel 20 Sets
SRAM Disc Brake Pads Sintered/Steel 20 Sets
SRAM
Disc Brake Pads Sintered/Steel 20 Sets
£204.99
free shipping
SRAM Trail/Guide Disc Brake Pads Organic/Aluminium 20 Sets
SRAM Trail/Guide Disc Brake Pads Organic/Aluminium 20 Sets
SRAM
Trail/Guide Disc Brake Pads Organic/Aluminium 20 Sets
£260.99
free shipping
VAR Brake Pads Organic for Hayes Prime/Prime Comp
VAR Brake Pads Organic for Hayes Prime/Prime Comp
VAR
Brake Pads Organic for Hayes Prime/Prime Comp
RRP £11.99 £7.99
- 33 %
Alligator i-Link Brake Cable Set Ø5,5mm Shimano/SRAM MTB silver
Alligator i-Link Brake Cable Set Ø5,5mm Shimano/SRAM MTB silver
Alligator
i-Link Brake Cable Set Ø5,5mm Shimano/SRAM MTB silver
RRP £57.99 £37.99
  • Versions: 1500mm
- 34 %
SRAM Guide Ultimate V2 Brake Lever
SRAM Guide Ultimate V2 Brake Lever
SRAM
Guide Ultimate V2 Brake Lever
£134.99
free shipping
Magura MT eSTOP Brake Lever HC 1-Finger Aluminium Lever Blade black
Magura MT eSTOP Brake Lever HC 1-Finger Aluminium Lever Blade black
Magura
MT eSTOP Brake Lever HC 1-Finger Aluminium Lever Blade black
£34.99

Best bicycle brakes online at Bikester.co.uk

To make sure your bike is in good working condition there’s a few checks you’ll need to make from time to time. These include, amongst others, checking the pressure of your tyres, the condition of your wear parts and your chain. But by far the most important components to keep an eye on are your bike brakes. No other singular part has as big an impact on the safety of your ride as your brakes do.

Bike brakes

General bike brake info

As most people know, brakes are used to slow down or completely stop a vehicle. In the UK, by law, each bicycle must have two independent braking systems. Otherwise, the bike isn’t allowed on the road. A distinction is made between radial and axial braking mechanisms. Radially engaging brakes act in the direction of travel - e.g. drum and boom brakes. Axially mounted brakes are usually associated with disc or rim brakes. The latter design is the most common on today's bicycle models. There is another differentiation factor however – the point of application of the braking surface. So, we also differentiate between rim and hub brakes. The latter category includes, for example, the very popular disc brakes.

The braking process & technology

For the best braking power, you don’t just need high-quality brakes installed by well-known manufacturers, you also require clean assembly and professional adjustment of the braking devices. It’s important to only install your brakes yourself if your familiar with how to do it properly. Otherwise, it’s better to head to a specialist workshop to get them fitted.

The right technique is also crucial for optimum braking. Always apply both brakes at the same time and be careful not to overheat the brakes. During longer rides it’s advisable to release the brake lever briefly, before pressing it again. This gives your brake pads the chance to cool down a little. At very high speeds, it’s also advantageous to straighten you upper body in order to take advantage of air resistance. The higher the speed, the higher the air resistance – and subsequent braking effect. Wet ground also favours a slower braking force, since the brake pads must first displace the film of water on the surface you’re crossing. Strong overheating can lead to so-called brake fading, which can occur especially with small disc brakes. Fading in this case means a reduction in the braking effect. In addition, a deformation of the rim can occur, and in the worst case tyre damage may lead to tyre ruptures.

Common brakes & their pros/pons

The next section describes the most important types of bicycle brakes available on the market today, and the advantages and disadvantages of each:

  • Rim brakes
  • Rim brakes are the most widely used kind of bicycle brake – especially for road bikes. There are basically two different types: systems with one mounting point or systems with two mounting points. In road racing, the first type is preferred due to its low weight. A disadvantage of the rim brake is the wear on the rim. If the brake pads are installed incorrectly, even the tyre can be damaged. In addition, they offer a poor braking performance in wet weather.

  • Disc brakes
  • Disc brakes are a relatively young design compared to the others. They are mainly used in mountain biking. Their high braking performance quickly made the disc brake popular, as even when wet, this design offers considerably better braking torques. In addition, the brake pads last significantly longer and can’t damage the tyre because the braking force acts directly on the hubs. For this reason, the rim can’t overheat or wear. The disadvantages include a slightly higher weight as well as a stronger tensile load on the spokes.

  • V-brakes
  • Even if the V-brake was originally merely a brand name of the brake manufacturer Shimano, the term caught on as a name for the actual cantilever brake. Today, the V-brake is popular with mountain bikes. Compared to conventional rim brakes, the V-brake offers better braking force distribution on the rim.