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2. Noise, vibration, and harshness - Wikipedia

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   Mechanical (e.g., engine, driveline, tire contact patch and road surface, brakes) Electrical (e.g., electromagnetically induced acoustic noise and vibration coming from electrical actuators, alternator, or traction motor in electric cars) Mainly, noise is either structure-borne noise or airborne noise.

3. Brake pad - Wikipedia

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   [3] [4] The success of the Jaguar is commonly attributed to the car’s disc brakes, which allowed the drivers to approach turns faster and brake later than their opponents, which ultimately led to its victory. As late as 1963 the majority of automobiles using disc brakes were European made, with American cars adopting the technology in the ...

4. Brake - Wikipedia

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   Further, brakes are often mounted on wheels, and unsprung weight can significantly hurt traction in some circumstances. "Weight" may mean the brake itself, or may include additional support structure. Noise – Brakes usually create some minor noise when applied, but often create squeal or grinding noises that are quite loud.

5. General Motors Recall Impacts 210,000 Chevys and Buicks for ...

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   General Motors Recall Impacts 210,000 Chevys and Buicks for Bad Brakes. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...

6. Disc brake - Wikipedia

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   Close-up of a disc brake on a Renault car. A disc brake is a type of brake that uses the calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc (sometimes called a [brake] rotor) [1] to create friction. [2] There are two basic types of brake pad friction mechanisms: abrasive friction and adherent [further explanation needed] friction. [3]

7. Brake fade - Wikipedia

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   Brake fade can be a factor in any vehicle that utilizes a friction braking system including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, airplanes, and bicycles. Brake fade is caused by a buildup of heat in the braking surfaces and the subsequent changes and reactions in the brake system components and can be experienced with both drum brakes and disc ...