What’s the difference between economy, standard and premium rotors?
Good brakes are essential for safe driving. One of the key components in a disc brake system is the rotor. A. The price, obviously, is one difference, but there are also differences in rotor design and cooling, the type of iron alloys used to cast the rotor, noise, wear and overall performance. Good brakes are
ASE P2 TEST PRIMER: Brakes
On vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), additional parts include up to four wheel-speed sensors, the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and control module, a pump motor and accumulator (which may not be used on some older systems) and an ABS warning lamp. Major brake system components include the master cylinder (creates hydraulic pressure to actuate
What’s the difference between economy, standard and premium rotors?
Good brakes are essential for safe driving. One of the key components in a disc brake system is the rotor.
Mechanic Connection: Drums And Rotors
Clean and distortion-free mounting surfaces at the hub/rotor interface are required for good brake rotor performance.
Figuring Out Which Friction Is Best For Your Customer
Brake pads must be replaced when they are worn down to minimum thickness specifications, or when their built-in wear indicators scrape against the rotors.
Disc Brake Calipers Come In Several Variations
Most floating calipers are single-piston units designed for light-duty applications. Special anchor bolts are used to not only fasten the caliper to the steering knuckle, but also to allow the caliper to slide horizontally to center the pads on the brake rotor and compensate for pad wear.
How Long Should A Brake Job Last?
According to R.L. Polk, in 2012, the average consumer held onto a vehicle for 57 months. This is up from 38 months in 2002. If a customer drives 15,000 miles a year, the customer will accumulate 23,000 more miles before they trade it in.
Don’t Overlook Brake Hardware
New brake hardware is recommended for high-mileage vehicles when the brakes are re-lined.
Not All Brake Friction Materials Are The Same
A large, full-size SUV obviously has different braking requirements than a small economy car. Likewise, a performance car will require a more heat- and wear-resistant type of friction material than your average daily driver.
Reman Caliper 101: The Symptoms Of A Defective Disc Brake Caliper Haven’t Changed
During the early 1970s, disassembling the caliper was always frustrating because the caliper pistons were normally rusted into the caliper bore.
The Brake Job: Stick To Recommendations
Attempting to cut costs by installing brake friction that doesn’t meet original equipment (OE) requirements generally produces
less-than-desired results.
20th Annual Technical Forum: Brake Friction
Q: Can you mix different kinds of friction materials on the same wheel? A. Yes. Some original equipment and aftermarket brake suppliers are now using different types of friction materials for the inner and outer brake pads on the same wheel. By using different friction materials for the inner and outer brake pads, they can