BMX Brakes
Odyssey Springfield BMX Brake Kit
38,95 € 37,95 €Salt Rookie BMX Brake Set
30,95 €Odyssey G3 Gyro BMX Brake Set
22,95 €Odyssey 1999 BMX Front Brake Kit
16,95 €Mission Cease V2 BMX Brake Kit
29,95 € 27,95 €Salt Gyro 1 1/8'' BMX AM Rotor Brake
23,95 € 17,95 €Mission Cease V2 BMX Brake
17,95 € 16,95 €BMX U-brake Package
From 25,00 €Salt Plus Geo BMX U-Brake
24,95 €Eclat The Unit BMX U-Brake
75,95 € 55,95 €Eclat Talon BMX U-Brake
38,95 €BMXFIX Bike Safety Kit
6,95 €Odyssey Evo 2.5 BMX Brake Kit
78,95 €Odyssey Evo 2.5 BMX Brake
49,95 € 47,95 €Wildcat Mini BMX Disc Brake Kit
44,95 €Family Forged Alloy BMX U-brake
12,95 € 10,95 €Family AM Gyro BMX Brake Kit
14,95 € 12,95 €Salt Gyro 1" BMX AM Rotor Brake
23,95 €Rant Spring BMX Brake V2 Kit
32,95 € 25,95 €Rant Spring V2 BMX U-Brake
16,95 € 13,95 €Salt Plus Echo BMX U-Brake
47,95 € 34,95 €Salt Plus Geo XL BMX U-Brake Set
40,95 €Colony Brethren BMX Brake Kit
59,95 € 56,95 €Rant Gravitron Detangler BMX Gyro Brake Set
22,95 €Fiend Flush Hardware BMX Brake Kit
19,95 €Kink Desist 990 BMX Brake
57,95 €Mankind Truth V2 BMX U-Brake
87,95 € 74,95 €Should I Put Brakes on My BMX?
BMX brakes are essential for keeping you safe on your BMX. With race BMX, it is a required safety measure to have a rear brake however, with freestyle, the choice is ultimately up to you. For both freestyle and racing, BMX bike brakes are not just for stopping, but also for adjusting your speed and trying out new tricks. Moreover, in many locations, it is a requirement to have brakes if you are riding on the road.
When buying brakes, you can either buy a full BMX brake kit, or individual parts such as BMX brake pads, brake levers, and cables. BMX brakes are composed of four parts: pads, arms, springs and pivots.
The Different Types of BMX Brakes
Freestyle bikes usually come with a rear U brake, while race BMX bikes have a V brake at the rear. BMX U brakes are mounted underneath the frame, meaning they provide minimal interference with the rest of your setup. With many contemporary BMX models, U brakes have become the standard fit thanks to their durability and simple, contoured design.
Another BMX brake system is the BMX gyro brake. This brake allows the handlebars to perform a 360-degree rotation without the brake cables getting tangled up.
Do Race BMX Bikes Have Brakes?
Yes, to meet safety standards at the race track, it is a requirement that race BMX bikes have a brake. As mentioned, using a single V brake at the rear is by far the most common setup used. While race BMX will come with this brake already installed, the pads on the brake will wear down over time and need to be replaced. Swapping for a fresh brake pad will increase the bike’s braking power.
If you are looking to upgrade other parts of your BMX setup, check out our wide selection of parts including BMX Frames and Tyres.