Brake System Components
A brake is a mechanical device which inhibits motion, slowing or stopping a moving object or preventing its motion. Most brakes commonly use friction between two surfaces pressed together to convert the kinetic energy of the moving object into heat. Brakes are generally applied to rotating axles or wheels, but may also take other forms such as the surface of a moving fluid (flaps deployed into water or air). When the brake pedal of a modern vehicle with hydraulic brakes is pushed against the master cylinder, ultimately a piston pushes the brake pad against the brake disc which slows the wheel down. On the brake drum it is similar as the cylinder pushes the brake shoes against the drum which also slows the wheel down.
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Brake Discs
A major component of your car's braking system, the brake disc sits on the wheel hub and slows the vehicle down when the brakes are applied through...
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Brake Pads
Brake pads form a vital part of the disc brake system. The friction material is applied onto the brake disc surface by the caliper pistons to generate the...
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Brake Pad Shim Kits And Locks Ends
These kits contain 2 brake pad shims. Long since unavailable anywhere! these fit behind the brake pads on models using the the round pad twin...
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Brake Calipers & Pistons
Disc brake service has become routine for most import repair shops. Many shops in the rust-belt service disc brake calipers by simply replacing them...
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Caliper Repair Kits
Used in disc braking systems, the role of the brake callipers is to apply the pressure needed for the brake pads to grip the spinning metal brake disc...
