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When I first started mountain biking, I used my mountain bike brakes way more often than necessary. I thought I would feel safer when I was braking all the time because I was going slower, but in reality, I was making my ride more unsafe because my tires were skidding and I was interrupting the momentum of the wheels. Once I learned to lay off the brakes, I became a much better rider.

The following are some tips for using your mountain bike brakes effectively, safely, and efficiently:

1. Momentum is your friend:

A rolling tire has much better balance and traction than a stopped or skidding tire. I am not suggesting riding all crazy fast and out of control. We always need to ride at a speed that allows us to be in control and share the trail.

2. Avoid Skidding:

If you feel the rear brake skidding, lay off the pressure a little until it is not skidding. The front brake should never skid. If it does, you are heading for trouble and need to ease up on the lever.

3. Brake like you mean it:

Avoid lightly using the brakes a lot. Instead, use them only when you need them. Brake when you are going too fast and need to slow down and then resume coasting.

4. Use the front brake:

The front brake has more stopping power than the rear brake and should be used with a little more pressure than the rear brake. I often use around 70% pressure on the front brake and 30% on the rear, but this really depends on my speed, the steepness of the descent, and other factors.

5. Stay back:

When braking, especially using the front brake, stay off the back of the saddle keeping your legs and arms bent. Drop your heels if you are braking hard on a steep descent.

6. Brake before obstacles:

If there is a turn that you need to slow down for, brake before you start to turn so you can roll through the turn. If you are about to roll off a big rock or root, brake before the obstacle and then let your front wheel roll over it.

7. The correct fit:

Your brake levers should be in a position that is easy for your fingers to reach and at an angle that is comfortable for your wrists and hands.

8. Type of Brakes:

There are many different types of mountain bike brakes on the market today, including mechanical disc brakes, hydraulic disc brakes, and rim brakes. It is important to choose the right type of brakes based upon your riding needs.

For tips on how to choose the best type of mountain bike brakes, please visit http://www.mountain-bike-buzz.com/mountain-bike-disc-brakes.html

Mary Blomquist is a mountain biking enthusiast who lives in Colorado and is the founder of http://www.mountain-bike-buzz.com/, a site that is full of information and tips for mountain bikers and includes a free eBook on riding techniques.

Are Your Brakes Safe?

In an action movie, we might see a villain devilishly snipping his enemy’s brakes, sending the unfortunate driver into a nail biting ride down the freeway. In real life, the topic of safe brakes is not as exciting but it’s absolutely necessary. If you smell something burning in your car as you drive or you’re hearing a screeching sound as you come to a stop, it may be time for a brake check. 

There are two main components that affect brake safety: the brake fluid level and the brake pad condition. Both should be checked at least once a year and any time the brake warning light comes on, providing the light isn’t being caused by the hand brake being engaged. 

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL: 

Check your car manual to determine the location of the brake fluid reservoir. Once you locate the brake fluid reservoir, usually marked with specifications regarding which brake fluid to use (e.g., DOT 3) make sure the brake fluid level isn’t lower than the ‘min’ line and that it’s as close as possible to the ‘max’ line. Also, make sure the brake fluid is clear or slightly yellow in color; if it’s not, you will need to do a brake fluid flush. Visually inspect the brake fluid container to make sure it’s not leaking and if possible, park the car over a piece of cardboard and tap the brakes to see if any fluid leaks out. If you find a leak, have your car checked by a mechanic as soon as possible and know that whatever part is leaking will probably need to be replaced. 

CHANGING THE BRAKE FLUID: 

Adding brake fluid will usually solve problems like the brake pedal being too soft and the brake warning light coming on, but the brake fluid should be changed every once in a while to ensure it’s working efficiently. According to trustmymechanic.com, the brake fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles or whenever the brake fluid becomes murky and dark. 

When it comes to changing the brake fluid, you can flush the system manually with the help of an assistant or let gravity bleed the brake fluid if you’re working alone. Both of these options involve jacking up the car, removing the tires and opening the bleed screws to let the brake fluid and any trapped air run out. Check your car manual for specific instructions and recommendations; doing any of the above mentioned techniques could result in internal damage to your car if not properly done. 

For an illustrated step by step guide to flushing your brakes, please visit: http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/automotive/1272446.html?page=2  

CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS:  

When you press down on the brake pedal, the brake pads cause enough friction on the tires to bring the car to a stop. If the brake pads are worn, you have less control over stopping and can end up in a fender bender. The brake pads are located between the calipers and the tire rotors of each tire. According to edmunds.com, a leading provider of car related information, if the brake pad depth is less than ¼ inch, it should be replaced soon. If it's less than 1/8 inch, you're getting close to damaging the rotor and the brake pad should be replaced as soon as possible. 

CHANGING BRAKE PADS: 

The easiest way to change your brake pads is to have a mechanic change them for you. If you have some extra time and access to a toolbox, a tire iron, a jack and a jack stand, you can try changing the brake pads yourself. The process of changing brake pads involves jacking up the car, removing the tires, removing the caliper assembly, replacing the brake pads and putting it all back together again. 

For a detailed step by step guide to changing brake pads, please visit: http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/howto/articles/43787/article.html

Whether you have your brakes tuned by a mechanic or you do it yourself, it’s important to have it done regularly. As with most things, out of sight is out of mind and it’s easy to neglect the brake fluid level and brake pad condition until a problem arises. If you perform regular maintenance on your car, it will increase its lifespan and reduce the likelihood of serious and expensive problems later on.

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How long do front brakes last on a 2005 ford focus?

I changed the brakes on my car at 30000 miles and i am at 43000 miles now, and the service technician said i need new brakes on my front wheels. Is this normal? I dont drive abnormal, i havent went on any long trips since installing the new brakes? What gives????
Oh ya i forgot to mention, i installed the new "quiet" brakes that ford came out with this year, apparently they were their highest quality!!
And....i take my car in to get serviced every 5000 miles, per Fords specifications. I take good care of it!

Maybe the first brake job had a problem with it that caused the friction pads to wear abnormally. Then, the pads may be worn thin at only one corner or edge of the surface, but you still have to replace them. So I would ask the technician if the pads show normal uniform wear and if so, why have you only gotten 13,000 miles on them when you got 30,000 miles on the OEM pads. Not all pads are the same quality and your car probably requires "semi metallic" type pads which are more expensive. They may have installed a cheaper set of pads on the first brake job. The safest thing to do is have the Ford dealer replace the pads.

PS, It isn't the long trips that wears the brakes as much as short stop and go driving because your not using the brakes as much on the open highway.

Vehicle crashes into O’Reilly Auto Parts
O’Reilly Auto Parts on Springfield Avenue closed its front door to customers for about six hours Friday, April 23, when a vehicle crashed into it. The driver of the vehicle, who was not injured, said his brakes failed to operate when he pulled into a parking spot near the front door.

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