Description
Brake pads are friction-generating components in disc brake systems that, when squeezed against a rotating brake rotor, create friction to slow down or stop a vehicle.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
Function:
Brake pads are essential for converting the kinetic energy of a moving vehicle into thermal energy (heat) through friction, thereby slowing down or stopping the vehicle
When you press down on the brake pedal, you activate a cylinder that sends brake fluid through hoses, down to the calipers. The calipers engage your brake pads. Your brake pads apply pressure to the rotor, which is directly connected to each wheel. This pressure creates the friction needed to slow or stop your vehicle
