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A variation in thickness between two points on the friction surface of a disc rotor (usually caused by poor manufacture, poor machining or rubbing of the rotor against the caliper when the brakes are ...

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Any of the surfaces designed to rub together in a brake system to create friction and therefore stopping power.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Material which is pushed against a disc by a shoe or caliper to generate friction.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

The amount of weight being forced onto each road wheel as a result of the car pitching, rolling or squatting during acceleration, braking or cornering.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

A self-energizing drum brake that has servo action when travelling forwards or backwards.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Shiny dark areas on a rotor caused by extreme heat.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Safety design incorporated on modern cars which ensures there are two largely independent hydraulic brake circuits. Some dual circuit systems are more sophisticated than others.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

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