Disc brakes are generally reliable and durable components, and offer consistent braking, but can make a lot of noise if they’re not set up correctly or if they've been contaminated.
If you’re hearing a ‘ting ting ting’ sound, a metallic clanging or a cringe-inducing squeal as you stop, then your disc brakes likely have issues.
Our technical writer, Oscar Huckle, talks through the reasons why your disc brakes may be noisy and gives you steps on how to silence them.
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Chapters
00.00 Intro
00:36 Why are my disc brakes noisy?
01:05 Poor caliper alignment
03:44 Brake pad contaminated
04:54 Brake pad material
05:17 Bedding in your brake pads
06:02 Worn brake pads
06:37 Incorrect torque
07:20 Bent disc rotor
08:19 Poor or overfilled bleed
08:53 Poor frame facing
09:26 Conclusion
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