Brake Set
Brake Set
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Avid Juicy Seven Mountain Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Set No Rotors/Pads $117.50 |
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Tektro MT 3.0 Carbon Eclipse V-Brake Levers F/R Set 5 $26.87 |
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Sram Rival Brake Set / Black / ADD 2 Wheels swiss stop Black Road pads $89.90 |
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shimano 24 seed shifter Brake Lever Set Nib NOS $15.00 |
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Formula RX1 Hydraulic Disc Brake Mtb Set F/R With F160/R160mm Rotor x2 Blue $379.99 |
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Fsa Gossamer Brakeset, Silver $55.00 |
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Sunlite MX Side Pull Set Brake MX1000 Alloy RRw/FT BO $20.97 |
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Sunlite MX Side Pull Set Brake MX1000 Alloy RRw/FT BO $20.97 |
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NEW Genuine Formula Organic Aluminun Disc Brake Pads Set – The One/R1/RX/Mega $27.95 |
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AVID Speed Dial 7 V BRAKE LEVERS,SET,PAIR,F&R MTB NEW $12.87 |
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Shimano Ultegra BR-6700-G Glossy Grey Brakeset NEW Gray Brake Caliper Set $149.95 |
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2012 Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7900 Brakeset NEW Front and Rear Brake Caliper set $269.95 |
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SRAM Rival brake lever+Shift Lever set (l+r) $327.46 |
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TRP R950SL Brake Caliper set (f+r) $286.63 |
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SHIMANO 10 SPEED ULTEGRA BRAKE SHIFTERS SET $51.00 |
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4ZA Cyclocross Cantilever Brake Set Black *OE Bagged* $87.99 |
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Avid Shorty 6 Cross Brake Pad & Cartridge Holder Set $26.99 |
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CaneCreek Drop V Lever Set for Linear Pull Brake Silver $48.99 |
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Cane Creek SCR-5 Aero Brake Lever Set Silver $34.99 |
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CaneCreek Drop V Lever Set for Linear Pull Brake Black $48.99 |
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Acera BL-M421 V- Brake Lever Set Black $20.99 |
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Acera BL-M421 V- Brake Lever Set Silver $21.99 |
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Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 TT Brake/Shift Lever Set $507.99 |
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Power Cordz Road Brake Set Cable White $35.99 |
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Campagnolo Centaur Brake Set. Mint Condition. 2003 model year $40.00 |
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SHIMANO ULTEGRA ST-6700 ST-6703 Pr 10×3 Road Bike Shifter/Brake Levers Set NEW $285.97 |
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FSA Energy Front & Rear Black Road Caliper Brake Set $125.99 |
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NOS Casiraghi MTB Brake Cable/Housing Set – Neon Pink $8.99 |
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Shimano EF65 3 x 7 speed Flat Bar Brake/Shift Lever Set Silver $40.15 |
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Shimano Road PTFE Brake Cable & Housing Set Gray $37.17 |
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TEKTRO Cycling Bike Alloy V-Brake Lever F+R MTN Set New $5.99 |
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BRAND NEW AVID XO/X0 FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SET WITH ROTORS $150.00 |
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Shimano LX/DX M70T3 V-Brake Shoe Set $8.75 |
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Avid Speed DIAL ULTIMATE BRAKE LEVER SET BLACK $262.95 |
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NEW 2011 Shimano Dura Ace Road Brake Calipers Caliper Set: BR7900 $279.95 |
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New Radius Alloy Brake Caliper Set F & R Fixie Fixed Gear Road bike Gold $34.99 |
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Shimano Tiagra Brake set (Front and Rear) *Used* $15.50 |
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Vintage Gran-Compe center pull brakeset RARE BLACK ANODIZED Dia-compe $10.51 |
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Shimano LX/DX M70T3 V-brake Shoe Set $14.91 |
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Campagnolo Linear Pull Brake Replacement Pads set/4 $33.93 |
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TRP R960 Road Brake Set Super Light BLACK Zero Gravity $349.95 |
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LEECHI BRAKE LEVER SET SILVER CABLE BRAKE V BRAKES $14.99 |
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Dura-Ace BLTT79 Time Trial Brake Lever Set $150.99 |
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Campagnolo Pre-2000 Dual Pivot Brake Pads Only Set of 4 $32.99 |
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Campagnolo Ultra Low Friction Brake & Derailleur Cable & Housing Set Black $64.99 |
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New Radius ALLOY Brake Caliper Set F & R Fixie Fixed Gear road Bike Green $34.99 |
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New Radius ALLOY Brake Caliper Set F & R Fixie Fixed gear road Bike Red $34.99 |
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New Radius ALLOY Brake Caliper Set F & R Fixie Fixed gear road bike Blue $34.99 |
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Campganolo Record Ultra 11s Dbl Shifter Brake Lever Set $387.99 |
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ONE SET OF 12 INCH CHROME Coaster Brake BICYCLE WHEELS FOR SCHWINN AND OTHERS $19.95 |
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FSA SL-K Brake Set: Black/White $159.99 |
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*VINTAGE* Dia-Compe drop-bar brake lever *SET* 22mm ‘drilled’ $15.00 |
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SHIMANO ULTEGRA BR-6700 Gray Brake Caliper Set Brakeset Bike Pair F + R NEW $125.97 |
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SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS/SHOES FOR PROMAX/HAYES BRAKES $12.87 |
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VINTAGE Dia Compe 505 QR BICYCLE SIDE PULL BRAKE SET $33.00 |
Should i buy new brake pads as well as a new set of discs?
I was told and i can also see that my brake discs are corroding and was advised to get them changed. The garage did not say anything about the condition of the pads though.
To save money i would prefer to buy only the front and rear discs and keep the old pads but my question is will the old brake pads damage the new discs in any way?
Thanks
As long as the old brake pads are not worn down to the replacement point, they will not damage the new rotors. However, it may be cost effective to just replace them now, and save having to take it apart again. Depends on how much wear is on the old pads.
Knowing the Blood and Lifeline of Your Car’s System – Brake, Power Steering, Battery and Radiator Coolant Fluids
Now that you’ve known the other car care basics, perhaps it’s time we take a look at the fluid essentials that are literally the life giving blood of your car.
1. Brake Fluid- Is a type of hydraulic fluid that is used in Hydraulic Brake applications of your car, motorcycles and trucks. This type of fluid is used to transfer force under pressure from its point of origin among hydraulic lines to the braking mechanism close to the wheels.
Most brake fluids today are composed of glycol-ether but several types with mineral oil and silicone composites are also out in the market. This type of fluid should meet stringent requirements set by organizations such as SAE and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) – hence you get ratings on labels such as SAE or DOT 3 and 4 compliance.
As a rule of thumb, brake fluid should always be replenished if the levels in its container decrease with every drive. Fluid level in the master cyclinder will drop as the linings, brake pads and shoes wear and the calipers extend further to compensate. Brake fluid level may also be low because of leaking, which can lead to loss of hydraulic pressure and the most dangerous- brake loss.
It is very important to constantly monitor your brake fluid levels to ensure safe driving and fill according to the set level. Flush and change your brake fluid every 1-2 years to further ensure reliability and take note to never mix brake fluids with different DOT ratings as this can result to poor fluid performance.
2. Power Steering – Is another type of hydraulic fluid that transmits the power steering system of cars, trucks and other modes of transportation.
This is the fluid that guards your power-steering pump and rack from wear and tear. It requires constant monitoring and refilling from time to time according to the required level in its cylinder.
A way to notice that your steering system is about to have a problem or that your power steering fluid is running low is when you turn the steering wheel and you hear whining noises. Have your car checked when this occurs to prevent serious damages to your power- steering system.
Note: There are products out in the market today that contain the combined properties of Power Steering and Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF). Use any of these products to save and be protected more.
3. Battery Fluid- Is the electrolyte fluid found inside the cells of your battery. If you are using the regular type of battery and not the maintenance free one, then you are required to refill your battery cells from time to time with electrolyte fluid.
Standard battery for cars is 12V and usually has 6 individual cells inside it. To refill, simply remove the vent caps that can either be found on top or on the sides of the battery. Check and fill the electrolyte fluid inside.
Note: There are some brands of maintenance free batteries out in the market today that can run on dual power- meaning they also have vent caps for electrolyte fluids in case their power supply run out. Although this type of battery may not come cheap, it would be best for you to use it.
4. Radiator Coolant- Is a mixture of anti-freeze fluid and water designed to protect the radiator and cooling system all year round. Using one will protect your engine from overheating. Most coolant products out in the market today come with various additives that can further help you against rust and other forms of corrosion, lubricate or increase the cooling efficiency of your cooling system.
Simply pour out the contents of your coolant to the radiator reservoir. Add water to the set level and you’re done.
For maintenance, it is very important for you to drain and flush your coolant once a year (or depending on the product recommendations) and replace it with a new one.
Note: Never mix different types of coolant together as this can lead to damage or a reduction of your car’s cooling system. Before changing to another brand, be sure to drain and flush your cooling system of the old one.
See to it that the reservoirs of these fluids are in constant levels and refill when they’re not enough. Properly maintaining them will help ensure your safety and prolong the life of your car.
Buckle up and drive safely.
Jovir Amatong
<a href=”http://www.autoterminal.com”>jamatong@autoterminal.com</a>
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