Brake pads for bikes are vital components designed to ensure safe and efficient braking performance. These small but crucial parts are crafted from durable materials, often including rubber compounds, that grip the bike's braking surface (usually the rim for traditional bikes or the rotor for disc brakes) upon application of the brake lever. As the rider squeezes the brake lever, the brake pads create friction against the braking surface, effectively slowing down or stopping the bike.