Auto Repair Encyclopedia

Brake Pads

As the brakes are applied, the brake pads grip the rotating wheel (via the brake rotor) to slow down the vehicle. Brake pads are made of a thick composite lining, much like the heel of a shoe, and are the wear point of the brake system.

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