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What is coefficient of friction?

What is coefficient of friction?

Posted By G-LOC Brakes

Braking systems create kinetic energy.  The kinetic or sliding friction is the friction that applies to objects that are in motion.  The coefficient of kinetic friction is the force between two objects when one object is moving, or if two objects are moving against each

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What is ABS?

What is ABS?

Posted By G-LOC Brakes

ABS (Anti-lock Braking Systems) was originally developed for aircraft applications.  ABS allows the driver to maintain directional stability and control with their steering, while preventing the wheels from locking up (ceasing rotation) and avoiding uncontrolled skidding.  ABS was designed to work to reduce stopping distances

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What is trail braking?

What is trail braking?

Posted By G-LOC Brakes

Is a braking technique where the brakes are applied beyond the entrance to a turn and are gradually released up to the point of the apex.  Many advance drivers trail brake.  Trail braking is considered to be an advanced style of braking by most professionals

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What is brake modulation?

What is brake modulation?

Posted By G-LOC Brakes

Brake modulation is the ability to precisely and accurately control the amount of clamping force on a disc with a given amount of pedal input. In other words, it means you can scrub off as much or as little speed as you want without tire

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What is brake fade?

What is brake fade?

Posted By G-LOC Brakes

Brake fade is the reduction in stopping power caused by a buildup of heat in the brake pads.  The pedal will feel the same as before, but the vehicle will not decelerate as quickly as it previously did.  Compounds are held together by resins; these

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What is pedal feel?

What is pedal feel?

Posted By G-LOC Brakes

Pedal feel consists of two factors: pedal effort and pedal travel.  Pedal travel is the actual distance the brake pedal has to travel to activate the brake pads against the discs.  Pedal effort is the amount of force needed to apply to the brake pedal

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What is the primary function of a brake pad & caliper?

What is the primary function of a brake pad & caliper?

Posted By G-LOC Brakes

The primary function of a brake pad is to slow or stop the motion of a machine or vehicle (car, truck, train, motorcycle, etc..). Brake pads are a component of disc brakes used in automobiles and other applications.  Brake pads convert the kinetic energy of

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