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Construction and principle of operation of the disc brake

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Ford

Force exerted by the driver on the pedal, multiplied by an assistive device, creates hydraulic fluid pressure in the pump, pressing the pads with friction linings with the help of the pistons … read on

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The history of the disc brake

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Ford

Stopping a moving car requires converting its kinetic energy into heat emitted to the atmosphere. For this purpose, friction brakes are used, hydraulically actuated, and in heavy vehicles … read on

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