If your car needs brakes - use Concorde Auto Centre concordeautocentre/car-brakes But what are Brake Pads? Brake pads are an integral part of a disc braking system, which is used on most vehicles today. In this system, braking begins when a pedal is depressed inside the vehicle. A hydraulic system transfers this movement to a caliper that squeezes the brake pads onto the disc. This results in friction, heating the pad and the disc. During this process, some material from the brake pad is transferred to the disc, and the friction increases, eventually stopping the vehicle. A wide variety of brake pads are available, each made from a different combination of materials. The different materials combine for the ideal brake pad for specific types of vehicle. Brake Pads Defined A brake pad is a grouping of certain materials on a metal backing that attaches to the calipers in a disk braking system. This pad can be made from several different types of material. It serves to absorb energy and heat during the braking process, facilitating the slowing of a vehicle. The brake pads do wear down with use, eventually needing replacement. Brake Pad Construction One of the biggest differences in brake pads is the material they are made of. The three main material categories are semi-metallic, organic, and ceramic. Each provides its own advantages and disadvantages for a driver to consider. concordeautocentre/branches Like us at facebook/concordeautocentre
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:09:10 +0000
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