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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The master cylinder is a control device that converts physical pressure from a driver’s foot applying pressure on the brake pedal, into hydraulic pressure to the entire braking system (calipers).

Yes, absolutely! This is exactly why it’s extremely important to have your brake fluid (hydraulic) system in good working order.  This doesn’t mean that you have to throw away your brake pads.  To clean the contaminated compounds off place them down on concrete with the

G-Loc™ Performance Brakes does not sell silicone brake fluids nor recommends their use with any braking system.
Virtually all of the problems with silicone brake fluids reflect certain properties of silicone fluids identified by us over many years and recently ratified in SAE publications, specifically: