Best Bike Brakes of 2025

"I found these new brakes to be strong, and the installation was a breeze thanks to YouTube. They are working great, and I believe they will last a long time."

"While installing these brakes was manageable, I was given the wrong instructions for a different set. Fortunately, I’ve been working on bicycles for thirty years, so I was able to make it work with some adjustments. Positives include that all parts were there and easy to identify, plus they’re relatively inexpensive. The downside was the manual tweaking required and the incorrect instructions."

"I needed replacements for my old Kent Super Scooter, and these brakes fit perfectly. The installation was straightforward, and they look and work great. With all components made of alloy steel, I'm confident they will hold up well. At this price, I would recommend them to anyone!"

"I find the product to be great looking and it works perfectly for me, plus it’s not too expensive!"

"I used this for a brake rebuild on my ebike. The front cable was perfectly sized, but the rear was a bit too short. Overall, it worked well and I would purchase again!"

"These brakes are awesome and very affordable. They perform even better than my original brakes, and I found them very simple to install!"

“I found the installation to be very easy, as I'm generally handy. While I didn't give the highest score for durability, I don't see anything wrong so far. I installed these on a kid's MTB that had seen a lot of use, and I'm glad I chose this product.”

“This set of ‘V’ brake levers and hand brakes is complete and functional, but I was disappointed with the quality. Adjusting the brake pad distance was a bit of a hassle due to the poor quality of the rubber brake pad nuts and adjustment washers.”

“I had no issues with these brakes; they work just fine. For the price point, I think they are a great deal!”

"I found these brakes to be incredibly easy to install and they work great. I was impressed with how quickly they arrived."

"Switching to these was the best decision. They are ten times better than mechanical brakes and installation was a breeze."

"These are truly the best 2-piston brakes available for the price. They outperform many imitations and are a staple on retail bikes."

"I got these brakes for my electric bike, which pulls a heavy trailer. What a difference they made! Paired with 203mm rotors, these brakes are smooth and powerful. I can even endo with the trailer attached. Highly recommend for anyone needing strong stopping power!"

"I installed these brakes on my hybrid bike and have been using them for about a year. No issues at all! They were easy to install and provide excellent performance on trails. Definitely a great value!"

"I bought these Shimano hydraulic brakes for my old bike. The front was a direct bolt-on, and the rear was simple to install. I did notice they don’t include an extra olive and hose barb, which is something I needed, but overall, they work great!"

"I installed these on my son's electric dirt bike, and they bolted right on without any hassle. The stopping power is much better than the factory calipers, and I highly recommend this kit if the lines fit your bike!"

"Upon opening the box, I noticed some screws were missing, and one lever looked a bit damaged. Still, I managed to install them easily. The stopping power is impressive, and I'm satisfied with their performance overall!"

"I received the brakes in perfect condition, but they came with the American-style configuration—front brake on the left and rear on the right. I love the modulation control with the long handles, and there have been no leaks. For $40, this set is definitely worth it!"

"After figuring out the installation, it worked fine for me."

"I found it easy to install, and the brake shoes seem to hold up well. I would definitely recommend this to a friend!"

"With over 60 years of bike riding experience, I've rarely encountered such poor quality components. Stay away from this brake set unless you're willing to put in significant effort to make them work."

"I found the installation to be super simple, taking my 13-year-old only 15 minutes to get it done. The brakes are functioning very smoothly!"

"I think this brake set is a great value for the price! They were easy to install and work well, but the brake pads do leave black streaks on my rims."

"While I appreciate the look and name of the WEEROCK Bike V Brake Set, I initially had trouble getting the front brakes to work properly. I discovered it was due to a pinched cable housing that I fixed myself."

"After struggling with disc brakes, I found these brakes easy to install and they work great. I'm now considering upgrading to a disc brake setup in the future, but for now, these center pull brakes are doing the job nicely."

"I've had issues with my kids' bike brakes failing, but after replacing them with these, I noticed they fit perfectly and have performed better than the originals. It's been a successful summer of riding without any issues."

"I received a replacement set after my initial review about the rear brake being incorrectly sided. I had to reroute the cable, but these brakes are of good quality and work well otherwise. Just remember to check your bike's configuration first!"

"I found the quality of the part good, but I was surprised that it didn't come with any instructions. It took me much longer to install than expected, and I think a simple one-page guide with photos would really help casual riders like me."

"I only needed to replace the broken front brake calipers on my bike and was pleased to find these were a close match. I also replaced the lever and cable, as the old setup didn’t work well with the new caliper, but overall, they seem to work fine for my casual biking."

"This brake set comes with everything needed for installation. The durable design is perfect for MTB enthusiasts, and the included multi-tool wrenches made the setup really easy. Great value and performance!"