The evolution of brake discs for motorcycles in recent decades is linked to a constant search for innovation to improve safety, comfort and performance. That is why NG Brakes offers us a journey through the history of these components, essential to enjoy a safe driving experience.
The evolution that the motorcycles themselves and their components have undergone is reflected in elements as essential as the brake discs. These made possible the appearance of lighter and faster motorcycles as we know them today.
In this sense NG Brakeshas been working for more than 25 years to create top-level products and improve them to the maximum until achieving the highest quality standards. Founded in 1969it is in 1997 when it begins to design and manufacture brake discs.
From that moment on, it has been incorporating the most cutting-edge technological knowledge and innovating in its design and manufacturing processes, to keep the brand always at the forefront.
But the road to reaching the highest quality products used today has been long. Today, we review the evolution of motorcycle brake discs from their origins.
First brake systems
At the beginning of the history of motorcycling, the first brakes used were very similar to those on bicycles. But, as motorcycles became faster and faster, this system became insufficient, resulting in the appearance of drum brakes.
It was not until the creation of the first brake discs in the 60s that the world of two wheels changed radically, with the possibility of making faster and lighter motorcycles.
Brake discs appear
This new system, which consists of a steel plate that is placed on the wheel and that, through a hydraulic pump, activates the piston that moves the pads towards the disc so that the motorcycle gradually reduces its speed, was a revolution.
Since it turned out to be much more efficient and safer, which allowed the development of motorcycles with more power and less weight. Thus, the Lambretta 175 TV It was the first scooter to incorporate a disc brake.
The brake discs were a before and after, because they were a solution to all the overheating problems of previous systems and, in addition, they offered greater durability in perfect conditions.
Despite the good results they had, these first models also had some disadvantages, which is that they lost performance in rainy conditions. Something that brands like NG Brakes have worked hard on, until they achieved discs that offer safe braking regardless of the conditions.
A long and arduous road
Since their launch, more than half a century ago, they have continued to evolve constantly, which is why different types of discs have appeared that adapt to the specific needs of each motorcycle.
Nowadays, we have, for example, perforated discs, which serve to further prevent overheating, or floating ones, which have a central part that is fixed to the motorcycle and an outer part that is not in contact with any component, so that it can adapt better to the pad and make braking safer. There are even ventilated carbon discs, like those used in MotoGP.
Brake discs today
The disc brake system has become such an important reference in terms of safety and performance that the vast majority of motorcycles use it, with the exception of some scooters.
NG Brakes It has top-level discs, with options for all types of motorcycles and which are the result of a constant commitment to innovation to achieve maximum safety and performance on two wheels. For more information about all NG Brakes braking systems you can directly access their official website.
