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Braking systems
Relating to the braking device in automobiles that works to slow the vehicle down.
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Braking systems
swept area
Automotive; Braking systems
Total friction area contacted by the pads during one revolution of the rotor.
static wheel loading
Automotive; Braking systems
The amount of weight forced onto each road wheel in a stationary car, as a result of a car's (usually uneven) weight distribution.
solid rotor
Automotive; Braking systems
Disc rotor with solid metal between the two friction surfaces.
pulsing
Automotive; Braking systems
Uneven or stutter-like force transmitted through the brake pedal during braking, usually caused by problems with disc rotors or linings.
slotted disc
Automotive; Braking systems
Type of disc brake rotor which has a series of slots or grooves across its friction surfaces. These are designed to improve the bite of the pads and break down the build-up of gas and dirt which can ...
proportioning valve
Automotive; Braking systems
Hydraulic control designed to stop the rear wheels from locking up (rear wheels become "light" under heavy braking and therefore more likely to skid).
