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Disk brakes
convert kinetic
energy from
the car into
thermal energy
by friction
Connected to the
axel rotating at
the same speed as
the wheel
Generally made
out of steel
Commonly slotted
or drilled for extra
heat dissipation
Passenger Cars:
Low noise and wear
Asbestos
Semi-Metallic
Non-Asbestos Organics
Low Steel
Carbon
Exact composition of each manufacturers
pads is a closely guarded secret
Composite materials
reinforced with
carbon fibers
Used for both pads
and rotors
Used in Formula 1
and other race cars
Major manufacturers
include Hitco,
Brembo and Carbon
Industries
Text:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_pads
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_brake
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-types/disc-bra
ke.htm
www.suscon.org/bpp/pdfs/OEBrakePads.pdf
http://www.performancefriction.com/pages/pad_type.htm
http://www.f1technical.net/articles/2
Images:
http://stmarysjin.org.uk/hsw/gif/disc-brake3.jpg
http://www.akebonobrakes.com/oem/brake_products/images/3d_explo
ded_caliper.gif
https://www.nzad.co.nz/store/images/standard%20brake%20rotor
%20(Small).jpg
http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/GWR-078.jpg