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Pattern found on the surface of a disc which has been poorly machined.

Domain: Automotive; Catégorie: Braking systems

The process whereby braking components rid themselves of heat caused by friction. The heat in a disc system is mostly dissipated into the surrounding air. Dissipation can be accelerated by various ...

Domain: Automotive; Catégorie: Braking systems

The process whereby a brake lining or disc rotor becomes smooth and glossy due to excess heat.

Domain: Automotive; Catégorie: Braking systems

The delivery system of a modern braking set-up. It uses fluid to transmit the force applied at the pedal to the wheel cylinders, where it can be converted back into mechanical energy to activate the ...

Domain: Automotive; Catégorie: Braking systems

A characteristic whereby something tends to absorb water. Brake fluid is hygroscopic.

Domain: Automotive; Catégorie: Braking systems

Braking system which does not use power-assistance to magnify the pedal effort. Manual brakes are becoming increasingly rare on road cars.

Domain: Automotive; Catégorie: Braking systems

The engine-room of a brake system, where the force applied at the pedal is converted into hydraulic pressure so that it can be sent to each wheel cylinder.

Domain: Automotive; Catégorie: Braking systems

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