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Practical guides to care for and optimize your motorcycle’s braking performance

The Tips section of the NG Brakes blog is designed to help you better understand how the braking system works and how to keep it in optimal condition for safety and performance. Here you will find practical recommendations on the use, maintenance, and proper selection of motorcycle brake discs.

We publish guides on when to replace brake discs or pads, how to detect wear, vibrations, or loss of efficiency, and which factors contribute to safe and stable braking. We also address common questions related to daily riding, city, road, or off-road use, and the impact of riding style on the lifespan of the braking system.

As brake disc manufacturers since 1969, we share our technical expertise to offer clear and reliable advice for both individual riders and workshops or professionals. The goal of this section is to help you improve the safety, performance, and durability of your brakes through information that is easy to understand and apply in everyday use.


5 signs that may indicate it's time to change your brake discs

Tips
08/05/2023
For safe driving where we can make the most of our motorcycle, it is important to have a good braking system, including quality brake discs. But, in addition, it is equally important to pay attention…

What should I do if I am caught by snow during a motorcycle route?

Tips
30/01/2023
The winter months are a lottery for everyone who moves on a motorcycle. In addition to the cold, which makes the experience not always the most pleasant, rain, fog, and even snow appear more often…

5 tips for riding your motorcycle in the rain

Tips
28/10/2022
Rain is a motorcyclist’s kryptonite. Not only because riding on two wheels out in the open is uncomfortable, but also because the level of danger increases considerably when the asphalt is damp or…

Tips and tricks for braking your motorcycle in the city

Tips
26/09/2022
Riding (and braking) in the city is a challenge for many riders, who prefer wide open spaces and the relative calm of the road. And when it comes to motorcycles… things get even more complicated.…

How to prepare your motorcycle for a summer road trip?

Tips
16/08/2022
You’ve got everything: the destination, the luggage, the travel plan, and even those must-see tourist spots you don’t want to miss. But… do you really have everything you need for your summer ride?…

6 perfect destinations to travel with your motorcycle in the summer of 2022

Tips
01/08/2022
The time has come. After months of work, countless early mornings, and bad weather keeping us from enjoying our motorcycles for weeks… the best time of the year is finally here! Holidays are…

What’s included in a basic motorcycle tool kit?

Tips
20/05/2022
A motorcycle, as a means of transport, is an ideal companion that will take us wherever we want to go comfortably and in the most efficient way possible. However, like any other vehicle, motorcycles…

Recommendations for using your helmet correctly

Tips
10/05/2022
The helmet is the main safety element that protects motorcyclists while riding, although it is not the only one. Using your helmet correctly is essential to prevent injuries and accidents. Today…

Motorcycle routes to travel around Spain this summer

Tips
28/04/2022
If this summer you’re thinking about choosing domestic tourism and you feel like going on a great motorcycle trip, we’re going to suggest some of the best routes to travel around Spain and enjoy the…

This spring, get properly ready for your getaways

Tips
12/04/2022
With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures and kinder weather, motorcycle rides regain all their appeal after months of cold, rain, and darkness. Whether you’re eager to gear up for a motorcycle…

Choose a motorcycle for your everyday commuting

Tips
25/01/2022
In Spain, there are already more than 5 million people who have chosen motorcycles for their daily journeys, especially in large urban areas. Getting around the city by motorcycle offers multiple…

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle for the First Time

Tips
13/01/2022
More and more people are choosing two-wheeled mobility, especially in urban areas. Whether you want to improve your daily transportation or simply enjoy the experience of riding a motorcycle, you…
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