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Information It's Essential To Be Informed On Brakes



A friction pad is placed against the disc and used to brake any vehicle. The friction between the disc and the pad causes heat to spread over the brake disc, which causes the car to slow down. The same applies for brake drums with the brake shoe pressed against it, heating up and again slowing the vehicle.





Start under your foot and apply pressure to the brake pedal. This pressure is transferred to brake servo which uses engine power to increase pressure.


How does the pressure transfer to the friction pads (brake)? The secret to brake fluid is in the brake pipe, which runs from the servo and the brakes. Fluid used in cables would need constant adjustment because of stretching due to heat and constant usage.


As mentioned the heat is dissipated from the pad by the brake discs. Ventilated brake discs provide better heat dissipation and more efficient cooling. Drilled and vented discs increase the air ratio, prevent a build up of gases and keep the pads in a clean condition. To further improve the braking of a high performance car you can always fit larger discs but you may have to fit different wheels.


Brake pads are obviously an essential part in stopping your car and the higher the friction the better the performance. The fast road pads offer a compromise between racing and standard pads, with some generating zero. Remember that regardless of the pads your driving style will play a large part in the wear on the pads and discs.


ABS prevents lockups when you brake hard. It also allows you to steer your car, but ABS will cut in more.


Brake Upgrades

Braided hoses made of stainless steel resist bending and loss of pressure at the pad ends. They also look better and theoretically last longer. Get a complete set and do both the front and the back.


There are many ways to upgrade your car's braking system. An easy upgrade is to fit larger discs. Take a standard family car for example with small discs - you could visit your local breaker or buy brake parts online for a performance model from the same vehicle. Small cars usually share the same brake parts than their larger brothers and just a small amount of research could turn up some surprises.


General Maintenance of Your Brake System

You should inspect your brakes at least once a year. Start by checking your pads and discs for wear and tear. The edge of the discs shouldn't have a ridge due to excessive wear. Thin discs can crack under extreme heat conditions. You should check your pads for wear, as they can eat into your discs.


Brake fluid levels should be changed at least once per year but no longer than every two years.


It is important to check your brakes after you have driven through standing water. This will help to eliminate any grease and water buildup.


I hope that you found this useful. It's important to pay attention to your brakes in order to safely stop your car.


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