Our favorite tweak for squeaks relies on a different principle: Instead of using shims or lubricants to decouple the pad from ...

Railroad Friction Products manufactures COBRA® high-friction and low-friction composition brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. Railroad ...

Disc and drum brakes used only two types of friction materials—semimetallic and asbestos. The mechanic simply replaced the old pad or shoe with the same type. Aftermarket suppliers rarely ...

Over my 50+ years as a master auto technician, vocational educator and vehicle owner, I learned the importance of a vehicle’s braking systemespecially the calipers. So, I never wait for my brake ...

Over time rotors wear because of friction, disc pad wear-and-tear, and things like mud and road salt that cause rust. As the brake calipers squeeze and clamp the brake pads down on the disc rotors ...

Brake discs may not always be top of mind when it comes to car maintenance, but they play a crucial role in ensuring your safety on the road. By staying on top of regular checks, keeping an eye out ...

An introduction to the core principles of braking systems in mechanical design. A high-level introduction to the application of braking systems in machinery and equipment, as well as their ...

This generates friction, slowing the drum and your bike.A disc brake system is comprised of a large metal rotor, 2 flat brake pads and a hydraulic clamp called a “caliper”. Pressing the brake ...