Single Disc Brake Bikes

The single disc braking system, which was first manufactured exclusively for mountain bikes, has now become the new standard. Nowadays, the majority of vehicles have disc brakes. They are attached to the vehicle's front or back side. A disc brake employs a calliper equipped with brake pads to grasp a rotating disc or rotor in order to stop a wheel (and your bike).

The effectiveness of disc brakes in motorcycles is significantly influenced by the size of the disc/rotor. 240-300 mm front discs are the most common size on bikes in India. This Buell XB12SX Lightning City X, which used 375 mm front disc brakes, is one example of a big rotor.

The disc, calliper, and brake pads make up the disc brake kit for motorcycles. The disc or rotor is mounted on the outside of the wheel and has brake pads on either side in the basic design of a bicycle or scooter's disc brake system. The viscous fluid that connects the entire system is referred to as brake oil, and it is connected via a thick fluid line. The oil reservoir, which is linked to the pump and the brake lever, is where the brake oil is obtained.

Bikes equipped with single-disc brakes are popularly known as single-disc variants. However, bikes manufactured with disc and drum brakes on the front and rear wheels are known as single-disc motorcycles. Single Disc brake in motorcycles, as the name suggests, single-disc braking is used on one wheel of a bike.

How disc brake works in motorcycles-

The disc brake motorcycle system effectively stops the vehicle by employing hydraulic pressure by converting the speed of the bike into heat. Brake pads are attached to the callipers that are in contact with the discs. When the brake pedal is pressed, the braking fluid is forced to move, which puts hydraulic pressure on the brake pads. The pressure causes the brake pads to squeeze the braking disc. Because of the friction created between the disc and the pad, your bike slows down.

Single disc brakes are typically made of cast iron. High-performance vehicles use rotors made of composite materials like vehicles on fibre or ceramic. Due to the directional vanes they contain, some of the rotors can only be mounted on one side of the vehicle.

Why do you need to opt for bikes with Single Disc Brakes?

• Powerful Gripping Ability

The stopping and gripping power of disc brakes are superior to that of traditional drum brakes. They can increase friction in the disc and reduce wheel movement.

• More Effective in Adverse Weather

Disc brakes are effective in adverse weather. If wet, they may dry quickly and easily. Even during the rainy season, brakes maintain their gripping force.

• Simple to Clean

Drum brakes require more maintenance than disc brakes. The mechanic has to open the drum brake fully. On the other hand, it is simple to clean the disc.

• No Heating Up

They require little hand pressing and are simple to control. Drivers must apply intense pressure to drum brakes in order to stop their motorcycles. Due to being open, disc brakes do not heat up. In the event that they heat up, they cool down within a few seconds.

• Different from other brakes, no rim damage

The absence of wheel damage is another benefit of disc brakes. For instance, rim brakes create a rough surface when applied repeatedly. No such problem will be faced with the first disc.

Popular Models in India that are equipped with Single Disc Braking system:

• Honda Shine
• Bajaj Pulsar 125
• Hero Glamour
• Hero Super Splendor
• TVS Apache RTR 160