{"id":57011,"date":"2023-10-11T11:50:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T11:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tru-tension.co.uk\/?p=57011"},"modified":"2024-02-09T17:25:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T17:25:40","slug":"what-is-a-pitted-brake-disc-and-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tru-tension.co.uk\/what-is-a-pitted-brake-disc-and-how-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Pitted Brake Disc and How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes it motorcycle maintenance, you should try and identify any potential issues as quickly as possible. This is especially the case for the brakes as the last thing you want when you\u2019re travelling at speed is brake failure.<\/p>\n

Although there are worse things that can happen to your bikes, you should be aware of any damage to your brakes and mitigate any risk if you ride your motorcycle frequently. In this blog post, we\u2019ll explain what a pitted brake disc is and how to approach repairing your motorcycle.<\/p>\n

What is a Pitted Brake Disc?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A pitted brake disc is when your brake discs develop small grooves or \u2018pits\u2019 on the surface that can be quite deep and affect the both the effectiveness and longevity of the brake disc.<\/p>\n

Although brake discs are designed to be highly resistant to damage, pitted brake discs are a fairly common problem for motorcycles because they can be caused by a variety of factors. The causes of pitted brake discs are:<\/p>\n