When you have a car, there are many systems of your vehicle. Such as Air Conditioning Systems, Auto Body Systems, Auto Brake Systems, Auto Drive Systems, Auto Electrical Systems, Auto Engine Systems, Auto Lighting Systems, Auto Performance Parts, Auto Steering Systems, Auto Suspension Systems, Auto Transmission Systems, Cooling Systems, Interior Systems, Wheels, Tires & Accessories and so on.
The most important system you need to know is Auto brake systems, Brake system is the key to ensuring driving safety, so now let us introduce the disc brake assembly.
Why don’t we introduce drum brake assembly? For cars, the main braking power is disc brake components. And many cars have already no longer using drum brake, instead of front disc brake and rear disc brake.
Disc Brake Parts You Need To Know
When we describe the major parts of a disc brake assembly, these four parts you need to know: Brake Pads, Brake Discs, Brake Caliper, Brake Kits. When you want DIY your car or change brake pads or discs by yourself, it will be useful for reading this.
1. Brake Pads
The brake pad is on the inside of the caliper, between the brake disc and the caliper. It directly fits the brake disc. When braking, it is squeezed against the brake disc to generate friction, thereby achieving the purpose of decelerating and braking the vehicle. Due to friction, the friction block will gradually be worn.
Auto brake pads set are generally composed of brake shim, backing steel plates, adhesive insulation layers and friction blocks. The steel plates must be painted to prevent.
Usually there are 3 kinds formula of brake pads.
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads
A large variety of formulations for various car makes and models;
Stable friction coefficient;
Long service life, excellent thermal stability and conductivity.
Low-Metallic Brake Pads
Multiple formulations are optional;High friction coefficient, low dust, low noise and suitable for different braking circumstances;
Economical and comfortable.
Ceramic Brake Pads
Effectively reduce thermal fading and improve primary braking performance;
Multiple options for coating colors, good product appearance.
2. Brake Disc Rotor
Brake disc, simply say, is a round disc that rotates when the car is moving. The brake caliper clamps the brake disc to generate braking force. When the brakes are applied, it clamps the brake disc to stop or stop the vehicle. Brake discs have good braking performance and are easier to maintain than drum brakes.
There are many kinds of brake discs type for your choose.
Drilled and Slotted Disc
Drilled and slotted rotors offer improved braking performance, heat dissipation, wear reduction and noise reduction.
High quality drilled/slotted rotors are necessary to avoid the risk of cracking
Expert recommendations & user experiences should be considered when selecting rotor type for a vehicle.
Geomet Coated brake Rotor
GEOMET is a water based chemical coating that is applied to brake rotors to help prevent corrosion.
Most cars these days ride on alloy wheels with lots of space to see through to the brakes. The last thing you’d like to see under those wheels are rusted rotors. GEOMET minimizes rusting and keeps your rotors looking good
GEOMET is not greasy and it forms a pretty thin film of coating once dried. This means that the coating is thin enough that it doesn’t damage the quality of braking during the brake’s first use.
The coating can withstand up to 400°C (750°F) and still provide excellent corrosion resistance without crystallization during heat cycles or formation of organic resins. This means that the coating won’t chip and will wear evenly.
Environmentally conscious coating: There is no chromium in the solution and since it is applied in a closed system, the leftover liquid is recycled. During curing, the only thing that evaporates is water, not chemicals.
GEOMET is thin and non-greasy which makes it a great option for aftermarket products where the rotors are handled, shipped, and stored before being delivered to the customer. The coating keeps things clean and relatively light and will make sure you get your brakes in great shape.
OE Standard Disc Rotor
The simplest kind of brake disc you can buy. Specifically, iron. Cheap to manufacturer and cheap to buy, there’s nothing strictly wrong with them, probably the most common type of disc fitted to modern cars. This design sees the two ‘faces’ of the disc spaced apart, giving room for cooling channels. These allow heat to escape, preventing the disc from getting too hot and cracking, while also increasing the life of the pads.
Originally featuring straight channels, ventilated discs have evolved through the years to improve airflow.
Floating Disc Rotor
If you want to modify your car’s braking system to make it more beautiful or perform better, and make the car lighter, you can use this floating brake disc.
Floating rotors are less susceptible to warping under heavy braking loads, thanks to their ability to self-align and distribute heat evenly. This characteristic prolongs the lifespan of both the rotor and brake pads, translating to long-term cost savings for cyclists.
3. Brake Caliper
A brake caliper is a metal part frame-looking part with a liquid brake line attached to it. This metal part installs over top of your brake rotor and holds your brake pads in place. The caliper is the largest brake component on each of your wheels, and it’s an essential component of a disc brake system.
Brake calipers create the clamping force that slows your vehicle when you want to stop. Calipers accomplish this by moving a piston in and out based on how much pressure you put on your brake pedal. Hydraulic fluid provides your stopping power, and it travels through a series of thin lines to all the brake calipers of your vehicle.
4. Brake Kits （Hardware）
Brake kits also called Brake hardware or brake clips.
The hardware holds the disc and clipers together. Disc brakes require different hardware than drum brakes. Disc brakes have calipers that are mounted to a bracket.
How To Install The Brake Parts By Yourself
This video will help you install step by step.
In Conclusion
Through this article, we learned about the main accessories of disc brakes, their types and functions, and how to install these accessories for your car. Thank you very much for your time, welcome to leave a message.
References：1. What is GEOMET® on Brake Rotors?
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