Brakes
What is brake corrosion? Over time, it is inevitable that some of your car’s many parts will be subject to corrosion. When your car sits in a wet area for long amounts of time, surface rust will begin to form on the brake discs/rotors. This is completely normal...
What is a brake backing plate? Drum braking systems are used as the rear brakes in many modern cars as well as the front brakes in larger trucks and older cars. The backing plate forms a base or foundation for a drum brake, allowing it to slow your car down...
Breaks (Brakes) are the mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy for a moving vehicle. It is used for stopping, slowing down, or preventing motion of a vehicle. Brakes work by generating hydraulic pressure when pressing the brake pedal and the...
When you think of your braking system, you probably of the brake pads, or the master cylinder initially. One component that may not come to mind though is the brake rotors or discs. Though they are not the main components in the system, your car would not be able to...
Just like many other parts of your vehicle, your brake pipes can be subject to rusting. A brake pipe is a rigid pipe within the brake system that transfers the brake fluid that has been pressurised from the master cylinder (foot pedal) to the brake hoses. If your car...
When driving, experiencing locked brakes is undoubtedly frightening. As you know, properly functioning brake systems are one of the most important components of the car. In light of this, if your brakes have locked up while on the road, it is of utmost importance that...
