Resources All drivers should know about the dangers of brake pad glazing. Definition Glazing is caused when braking temperatures exceed the limits of the brake pad friction material. Glazing results in excessive stopping distances, and it can happen without the driver’s knowledge. Causes Glazing happens when temperatures exceed the brake pad limits. The pad material … Read more
Resources If you’ve thought about changing the brake pads on your vehicle, you’ve wondered about the cost. Well, the cost to change brake pads is highly variable. There are many factors involved. Brake Pad Replacement Cost Factors Factors to consider include: Cost of the vehicle Type of brake pad friction material Quality of the pad … Read more
Resources How do brake pads work to stop a vehicle? What happens when a brake pad comes into contact with the brake rotor? Brake Pedal When you press the brake pedal, the brake pads are pushed against the brake rotors. This action causes some of the brake pad friction material to transfer from the pad … Read more
Resources The equipment needed to stop a vehicle is impressive. The components introduced here are for a hydraulic braking system, excluding the antilock braking system (ABS) component. Vehicle Fundamentals New drivers first learn about the steering wheel, turn signal switch, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal. This fundamental equipment controls the vehicle’s start, stop, and direction. … Read more
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