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Technical guides: Brakes and pads
Guides on choosing, maintaining and replacing brakes, chains, variator belts and control cables, written with the technical data of our brands. Guides are currently in Turkish.
Do brake pads damage the brake disc?
A correctly chosen brake pad that is replaced on time does not damage the disc.
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Are Brenta brake pads good quality? Are they worth buying?
Yes, Brenta is a quality brake pad brand and can be bought with confidence when you choose the right series.
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Is Brenta an original part or a cheap aftermarket brand?
Brenta is not your motorcycle manufacturer's original part, but it is not cheap aftermarket either.
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How many km do Brenta brake pads last in daily city riding?
There is no single km figure for brake pad life; no brand, Brenta included, can guarantee one.
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Do Brenta sintered brake pads work on high-cc bikes (R25, MT-07, CBR, etc.)?
Yes, when the right series is chosen, Brenta sintered brake pads work well on high-cc motorcycles.
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Do Brenta brake pads perform in wet and rainy weather?
Yes, Brenta brake pads perform in wet and rainy weather; the sintered series give the best results.
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Where is Brenta from, and in which country is it made?
Brenta is an Italian brand; its brake pads are made in Italy.
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Who is Endurance, the owner of Brenta?
Brenta is owned by India-based Endurance Technologies.
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Are Brenta organic brake pads enough for scooters and low-cc motorcycles?
Yes, Brenta organic brake pads are enough for most scooters and low-cc motorcycles.
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Do Brenta brake pads score or damage the disc?
No; Brenta brake pads of the right series, replaced on time, do not score the disc.
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How many thousand kilometers do Brenta brake pads last?
No brake pad, Brenta included, has a single guaranteed km figure; use determines its life.
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What is the difference between Brenta FT3 (organic) and FT4 (sintered)?
In a Brenta brake pad code, the first digit after FT shows the compound: 3 is organic, 4 is sintered.
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Do Brenta brake pads squeak or squeal after fitting?
After fitting new Brenta brake pads, you may hear a slight noise in the first kilometers; this is normal and goes away once the break-in is complete.
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Does Brenta make semi-sintered brake pads?
No; Brenta's brake pad range has no separate series called semi-sintered.
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How does Brenta compare with original factory-fitted brake pads?
For road use, ECE R90 approved Brenta brake pads are approved to deliver performance equivalent to original factory-fitted pads.
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Do Brenta brake pads increase stopping distance? Do they grip well?
No; correctly chosen and properly broken-in Brenta brake pads do not increase stopping distance.
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Should you apply grease or copper grease to the back of brake pads?
Grease is never applied to the friction face of a brake pad or to the brake disc.
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What is brake pad glazing, and can sanding fix it?
Glazing is when the surface of an overheated brake pad hardens and turns shiny and glass-like; grip drops and the brakes may make a high-pitched noise.
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What is the wear line (groove) on a brake pad for?
On most brake pads, the groove (slot) in the middle is a visual wear indicator: if the groove is visible, there is material left on the pad; if it has disappeared, it is time for replacement.
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Does mud or oil on brake pads ruin the brakes? How do you clean them?
If oil, grease or brake fluid gets on a brake pad, braking weakens noticeably; because the pad is porous it soaks up the oil, and the safest solution is to replace the pad.
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Does fitting a steel braided brake hose shorten brake pad life?
No; a steel braided brake hose does not by itself shorten brake pad life.
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Which brake pads should you choose for an enduro / off-road motorcycle?
The brake pad to choose for an enduro or off-road motorcycle is a sintered brake pad.
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Why do brake pads stop gripping when they get hot, and why do brakes "swell"?
There are two main reasons brakes stop gripping when hot: brake pad overheating (fade) and boiling brake fluid.
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Do the brake pads have to be replaced when the brake disc is replaced?
Yes; replacing the brake pads when the brake disc is replaced is recommended.
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