Hydraulic vs. Mechanical Disc Brakes
Let's "Brake" It Down
To start, let's clarify the logistics of each brake type's functionality.
Mechanical disc brakes use a brake lever to pull a brake cable which then adjusts the brake caliper to tightly squeeze the brake pad to your rim and bring your folding e bike to a stop.
On the other hand, hydraulic brakes compress a special fluid when the brake lever is engaged and then, in turn, engage the brake caliper. The brake pad is then squeezed into the rim to bring your folding e bike to a stop.
Both of these brake options effectively stop your folding e bike with full control, and they are the two most common types of disc brakes. There are some pros and cons to each brake option that can be taken into consideration as you select your perfect folding e bike.
The decision will ultimately come down to your personal preference.
Mechanical Disc Brakes
Mechanical disc brakes ，Their simple, cable-driven design makes them easy to adjust and fix when maintenance of folding e bike is needed. The cables used on mechanical disc brakes do not require special tools either, which can help your pocketbook in the long run.
The simple design of mechanical disc brakes can lead to some shortcomings, however. The brake cable itself is susceptible to wear and tear when compared to the components of hydraulic brakes. The initial setup of mechanical disc brakes can also be daunting if a full replacement is necessary.
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hydraulic Disc Brakes of folding e bike are known to be a more expensive take on disc brakes and provide folding e bike fantastic stopping power. Hydraulic brakes use less friction in the stopping process since they do not need a cable to function, resulting in a more powerful stop when compared to mechanical disc brakes. They also apply an equal amount of pressure to both the inner and outer brake pad, providing elevated control.
The complexity of the hydraulic brake setup does make them a bit more difficult to adjust and service, however. Their fluid-driven system often needs special tools and an amount of expertise to be fixed or adjusted. Even though they are harder to service, you will likely have to service them far less frequently than mechanical disc brakes thanks to their durability against the elements.
-Gravity Ebikes
26th/10/22