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Check Out the Details and Technicalities of Friction Brake System

Brake pads are a form of frictional braking system. Trucks, being as big and heavy as they are, require powerful and high-quality brake pads. Factors that determine the kind of Truck Brake Lining pad you want to use are things like the size of the truck, the terrain it travels and the weight of the load it carries.

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Check Out the Details and Technicalities of Friction Brake System

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  1. Check Out the Details and Technicalities of Friction Brake System Friction braking is the most popular braking system in modern vehicles. It involves the conversion of kinetic energy to heat by applying friction to the moving parts of a system. The friction force resists motion and in turn generates heat, eventually bringing the vehicle to a stop. Brake pads are a form of frictional braking system. Trucks, being as big and heavy as they are, require powerful and high-quality brake pads. A truck moving at a constant speed of 655 mph with a gross weight of 80, 000lbs, utilizes 322 horsepower, so imagine trying to stop that kind of power on a highway. Crucial factors Thus the strength of the brake pad and how effective they are at stopping heavy loads are of uncompromising importance. Factors that determine the kind of Truck Brake Lining pad you want to use are things like the size of the truck, the terrain it travels and the weight of the load it carries.

  2. Understanding the brake pad A brake pad is a combination of two parts, the lining and the backing. Brake linings are consumable surfaces on brakes that are composed of tough, flexible, heat resistant material, which can take a lot of friction. It is the part of the brake pad which is in contact with the metal brake disc (rotor) when the brake is engaged. There are two choices: metallic and ceramic. Ceramic are highly quality and high performance, but are also very expensive. Metallic brakes are cheaper but have faster rotors. A truck that mainly commutes to and from work does not require the kind of brakes required on a heavy- duty truck that goes heavy loads on a daily basis. The technical details The lining requires surviving high temperatures, since it is the part of the Friction Brake System that converts the truck’s kinetic energy into heat, otherwise it will suffer from excessive wear. Normally when the lining is worn out, the rivets or backing come in contact with the rotors or drums during braking, and it produces a high pitched noise. This comes from the metal tang that is a part of the pad assembly that warns the driver that the pads need to be replaced. If the noise is ignored for too long, it can lead to drum or rotor damage. Call us: +86-571-86970590 Email: hzfleetpro@hotmail.com

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