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2. Brake pad - Wikipedia

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   Brake pads convert the kinetic energy of a vehicle to thermal energy through friction. Two brake pads are contained in the brake with their friction surfaces facing the rotor. [1] When the brakes are hydraulically applied, the caliper clamps or squeezes the two pads together onto the spinning rotor to slow and stop the vehicle.

3. Brake wear indicator - Wikipedia

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   This induces wear on the brake pads. The rotor A also experiences some wear, but to a lesser extent than the brake pads. The modules C are joined to the cylinder that houses the piston D and acts as counter-force to the piston D. Sufficient wear to validate a change of brake pads is considered when one of the following cases are applicable:

4. Disc brake - Wikipedia

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   On automobiles, disc brakes are often located within the wheel A drilled motorcycle brake disc. The development of disc-type brakes began in England in the 1890s. In 1902, the Lanchester Motor Company designed brakes that looked and operated similarly to a modern disc-brake system even though the disc was thin and a cable activated the brake pad. [4]

5. Brake lining - Wikipedia

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   In the automotive repair industry, consumers can purchase brake pads with a lifetime warranty. [citation needed] These pads use a much harder lining than traditional brake pads and tend to cause excessive wear of the much more expensive rotors or drums. For that reason, consumers should ensure that the new brake pads installed are those ...

6. Service (motor vehicle) - Wikipedia

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   A motor vehicle service or tune-up is a series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has traveled a certain distance. The service intervals are specified by the vehicle manufacturer in a service schedule and some modern cars display the due date for the next service electronically on the instrument panel.

7. Parking brake - Wikipedia

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   The parking brake would ensure the car is secure, should another vehicle come into physical contact from behind, causing the car to jolt forward. [15] It is not recommended to use the parking brake when the vehicle is in-motion, unless there is a problem with the main brakes, as this can lock the back wheels and cause a skid. [16]