Several methods can be used to avoid overheating brake discs.
In this situation, a small drum is usually fitted within or as part of the brake disc.
He was running third late in the race when a brake disc exploded, throwing him off the circuit and into retirement.
Between 1989 and 2005, manufacturing of brake discs migrated predominantly to China.
The brake disc can be attached in a variety of ways using bolts or a central locking ring.
Very first bikes had a single brake disc on the front.
This gives brake discs a special importance in fuel economy.
From 1982, twin front brake discs were available as an option.
Holes around the edge of the brake disc allow heat to escape rapidly.
A larger rear brake disc was also added which means greater stopping power.