I was always wondering this. Imagine a steep descent. What is better for brake wear - braking constantly or more powerful just at the end? Anybody knows? Goes for both rim and disc brakes

  • Mihies@programming.devOPEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    Wind resistance makes total sense. I’m not entirely sure on short bursts, though. I mean you have to change the fixed amount of kinetic energy to heat in fixed time. Theoretically both would result is similar temperature given short time span.

    • superkret@feddit.orgEnglish
      9·
      2 months ago

      Short bursts heat up your pads quickly, but allow them to cool back down in between.
      Continuous braking keeps the heat on.

      • Mihies@programming.devOPEnglish
        4·
        2 months ago

        Hm, yes, but total amount of heat is constant. Perhaps it cools quicker with bursts and its higher temperatures because of difference in temperature against ambient.

        • superkret@feddit.orgEnglish
          3·
          2 months ago

          Not all the heat goes into your brake pads. Your rims or discs take much of the heat but also cool down very fast.