Important Parts of Your Brake System To Know About

Your car’s brakes are a crucial set of parts that work together to keep you safe. These are some important parts of your brake system to know about.

When driving down a busy road where you never know what the other drivers will do, it’s best to have a reactive car capable of helping you. Some of the first safety features that come into play are the parts in your brake system. The brakes are a primary preventative measure that allow you to stop as soon as possible if needed. These are some important parts of your brake system to know about.

Brake Pads

The brake pads connect to a caliper that rests around the disc. As the tires spin, so does the disc brake. However, the faster it goes, the more heat it generates in emergencies. Fast and immediate braking takes a heavy toll on the brake pads that rub against the disc to create friction between the two parts. Eventually, enough momentum converts to heat and stops the car from moving.

Disc Brake

The disc brake of your car attaches to each wheel. This is the closest attached part to the wheel, as it matches the speed the tire is spinning at. Since it directly affects the braking process and requires intense heat resistance, it typically has strong metals like cast iron. Different designs also allow vents to keep the metal cool when braking to prolong its lifespan.

Brake Caliper

Brake calipers are what hold the brake pad around the disc brake constantly. As you push the brake pedal inside the cabin, several parts work together to cause the brake caliper to close in on the disc brake. As this process continues, the caliper is responsible for maintaining the required force on the brake pads and disc brakes to put the car at a complete stop.

There are several ways to maintain your brakes and prolong their lifespan, but knowing how they work is also crucial. The more familiar someone is with their car’s parts and systems, the better they can drive accordingly to put less strain on it. Hopefully, knowing some of the important parts of your brake system will help keep you and your vehicle safe in the future.

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