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The basis of a disc brake system: a round metal disc which rotates with the road wheel and, in order to generate braking power, is clamped by a calliper holding two friction linings (pads).
Industry term for a component supplied with a new car or as an official replacement part. Known as OEM or "Original Equipment Manufacturer" parts, they are not necessarily produced by the car-maker ...
Effect where a disc is no longer true to its original shape, as a result of either warping, inconsistent wear or other damage. This can cause pulsing, grabbing, additional noise and lowered ...
Device which electronically monitors the speed at which a wheel is rotating. Usually it forms part of an antilock braking system, though nowadays wheel sensors increasingly supply information for ...
The action of a wheel which is skidding, that is to say, one which has ceased rotating even though the car is still in motion.
Device to warn a driver (usually via a dashboard light) that the brake linings need replacement.
A small cylinder located at each wheel to convert hydraulic pressure back into mechanical force in order to apply the brakes.
