Friction Material Selection Fresno CA
Friction Material Selection
Because today's lighter and more friction-efficient disc brakes have become very sensitive to differences in friction materials, the issue of selecting a quality brake pad is becoming increasingly relevant to the quality-conscious installer. To illustrate, aftermarket manufacturers of high-performance disc brakes offer literally dozens of racing pads that are qualitatively equal, but vary widely in performance characteristics. A set of "pavement" racing pads may deliver maximum braking power and good pedal response only when they reach high operating temperatures. A set of "dirt" pads, on the other hand, must perform to the same standards while operating at significantly lower temperatures. Less obvious, the main difference between the two types of pads is simply the amount of axle torque each must deal with during an extended braking cycle. The same types of performance issues can exist in the premium pad market. Also, it's important to remember that the performance of even the best disc brake pad can be compromised by poor disc brake rotor and caliper preparation. PAD SELECTION Most pad-related customer complaints usually fall i... |
