Originally Posted by
sstorkel
Perhaps you should worry about your spelling more than your disc
brakes? The rotors are sturdy, so you don't have to worry about them too much when changing tires. For the most part, there's very little maintenance to do and even that is pretty simple.
The Park Tool website has a good article on
Avid Disc Brake Maintenance; other mechanical disc
brakes are probably similar. I would assume you don't have hydraulic
brakes on your commuter? Learn to check the
brake pads for wear and adjust the distance between the pad and the rotor. Other than tire changes, that's about all you need to know as far as disc
brakes are concerned...
Ahh.... the internet spelling police.
That happens. Them's the brakes.... uh, I mean breaks...
Seriously though, one thing you want to be careful of is if you take your wheel off right after a ride, your rotor can get really hot if you have just used the brakes. I have a scar on my forearm to prove it. Also, if they are hydraulic brakes, don't squeeze the lever without the rotor in the caliper.