Post #1687044
2026-04-21 09:32 UTC
My boyfriend has to learn how to use the brakes on his bike properly. They're worn off every few months, peeling off to the maximum. There's more than just break state 0 and 1. How can they wear off like that? This time the wheel was blocked because pieces of metal were stuck in the brake disk. #Biketooter
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@dank@jorts.horse 2026-04-21 15:36
@ohjames@queer.cool that's.. that's kind of impressive! i have ~5,000 miles on my ATB and ~2,000 on my minivelo and the pads on both still have lots of life left. even with lots of stop and go and a large rider + cargo. could the brakes be misadjusted and dragging in addition to the rider using them like a lightswitch? metallic pads definitely last longer, assuming they're available for your application. less initial bite until they heat up, but they don't fade as much & do better in the dirt and rain.