Hayes Dominion A4 T100 sintered MTB brake pads at Dunbar Cycles

E-Bike Brake Pads: Why They Wear Faster (and Which Compound to Choose)

E-bike brakes work harder than regular MTB brakes. Learn why pads wear faster, which compound lasts longest, and how Dunbar Cycles can help.
— Dunbar Cycles
Tagged: brakes e-bike how-to
Shimano SLX SM-RT64M disc brake rotor at Dunbar Cycles

How to Clean Disc Brakes Without Contaminating Your Pads

Learn the right way to clean disc brake rotors without transferring oil or grease to your pads, plus what to avoid and how to spot contamination.
— Dunbar Cycles
How to Bed In New MTB Brake Pads (and Stop the Squeal)

How to Bed In New MTB Brake Pads (and Stop the Squeal)

New brake pads that feel weak, grabby, or squeal on every stop almost always mean one thing: they haven't been bedded in properly. Bedding in transfers a thin, even layer...
— Dunbar Cycles