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Brakes - 1

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Brakes

Modern automotive brake systems use hydraulic force to create friction Convert motion to heat energy

2 brake types Disc Brakes Drum Brakes

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Brakes

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Disc Brakes

Hydraulic pressure pushes caliper piston (1800 psi.)

Pressure squeezes pads against rotor

Cont. Parts

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Disc Brakes

Disc brakes Convert motion to

heat energy through friction

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Disc Brake Parts

Rotors Cast Iron Composite Ceramic

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Disc Brake Parts

Caliper Floating Fixed

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Disc Brake Parts

Pads – 2 Parts Steel Backing Friction Material

Organic Semi-Metallic Ceramic

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Disc Brake Parts

Hoses Teflon Coated

Rubber Steel Braided

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Disc Brakes Checking Pad Thickness

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Checking Pad Thickness

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Disc Brakes Remove Caliper

1 or 2 caliper slide bolts

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Disc Brakes Remove Pads

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Disc Brakes Remove Caliper Mount

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Disc Brakes Remove Rotor

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Disc Brakes Compress Caliper

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Disc Brakes Clean Hub (wire brush)

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Disc Brakes Clean Caliper Bracket (wire brush)

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Disc Brakes Install Rotor, Bracket, and New Pads

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Disc Brakes Install Caliper

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Disc Brakes

Be sure to torque all fasteners to manufactures

recommendations!

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Disc Brakes Pump brake pedal several times to seat

pads Top off master cylinder as necessary

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