Disc Brake Adapter

The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel. A brake disc (or rotor in U.S. English), usually made of cast iron or ceramic composites (including carbon, kevlar and silica), is connected to the wheel and/or the axle. To stop the wheel, friction material in the form of brake pads (mounted on a device called a brake caliper) is forced mechanically, hydraulically, pneumatically or electromagnetically against both sides of the disc. Friction causes the disc and attached wheel to slow or stop.

Disc Brakes

Brake Parts

 

Brake Parts Knowledge Base

is it ok to spray the brake parts cleaner under my valve cover?

im planning to replace my valve cover gasket on a 98 prelude. and i was just wondering if its ok to spray the brake parts cleaner to clean under the v...

brake parts?

i pull campers for a living and need to replace my pads, calibers and rotors. what brand and type of parts are best for this job? my truck is a 2001 f...

Is it hard to install car brake parts yourself?

I have a car which i just spent over 280 dollars to get just the back brake rotors and pads replaced on. I have just found the same kind for about 38...

Which replacement brake parts needed for a ford mondeo?

Hi there I need to replace my discs and pads on a 2.0 LX Diesel Mondeo on a 54 plate. I am having the work done through a mechanic, and he has ask...

Advice on front brake parts and replacing them?

I have a 2001 Ford Ranger. 2wd not sure of 4 or 2 wheel anti-lock. It is the 4cyl, 2.5L. Just would like some advice/help on new rotors and pads for t...

Where can I get affordable military brake parts?

I have a M800 series 5-ton truck and mostly just need shoes. The guy I usually deal with in Utah is pretty high (Boyce). I need about 4 drums'...

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Brake Rotors

Car Brakes

 

Car Brakes Knowledge Base

car brakes!!?

i felt and heard a pop when i slammed my car brakes this morning. now i have to floor the brake pedal to get the car to stop. what is the problem?

How do I increase the performance of my car brakes?

I just bought a used car and noticed that the car's brakes are slow to respond. I took it to a mechanic and they said I needed new front brake pa...

How fast was the car traveling when the brakes were first applied?

A car braked with a constant deceleration of 9 ft/ sec^2 producing skid marks 288 ft long before coming to a stop. How fast was the car traveling wh...

What does it mean when my anti-locking car brakes make a strange whirring sound followed by some smoke?

This has happened only while idling with the brakes depressed. It happened once when I started the car; then I had new rotors and brake pads on Monda...

What could be the problem if the brakes on my 1997 calvaliar go to the floor to stop the car.?

Tonight after driving around 50 miles, my cars brakes went to the floor almost when I tried to stop the car. Before I started the car up the brakes we...

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Performance Brakes

 

Performance Brakes Knowledge Base

would performance rotors work with standard brakes?

im lookin into performance rotors cause i just bought some 18s...would they even make a difference if i bought the rotors and just bought new standard...

Poor brake performance on new brakes?

I just replaced the brakes pads today on my 2000 Grand Caravan. I used the plain old standard brakes pads that you would get at a NAPA or Checker. I d...

How do I increase the performance of my car brakes?

I just bought a used car and noticed that the car's brakes are slow to respond. I took it to a mechanic and they said I needed new front brake pa...

to get better braking performance, why cant cars just make BIGGER brakes?

give a car rig brakes and get better performance

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Brake Lines

 

Brake Lines Knowledge Base

Brake Lines??

I posted a question a few days ago about my brakes, i heard a loud blast of air come from one side. My main question, if the brake line is open and i...

How can I get the brake lines that connect to the master break cylinder to budge?

It's a 1984 cadillac deville, I am replacing the master brake cylinder but can't get the lines that connect to it loose. It seems like none of...

How much would changing brake pads and brake lines cost?

Any quick estimate on what it would cost me? I'm purchasing a 1989 Celica and the owner said it needed new brake pads and brake lines.

How often do calipers and brake lines need to be replaced?

I just had them replaced two years ago and the shop says the calipers are "starting to stick and need to be replaced" and my brake lines may...

Changing motorcycle rubber brake lines to Stainless steel brake lines is it worth it?

Changing motorcycle rubber brake lines to Stainless steel brake lines do they perform better then rubber brake lines. Is that change worth the money?

How much it would cost me to have my brake lines fixed?

I change my brakes on my Nissan maxima 1993 and now my brake pedal are so soft and Im aware that its now dangerous to drive. This is my first time tha...

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Brake Pads

 

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Brake Pads?

I am replacing the brake pads on my Toyota Corolla and I need to know which ones are the best and will last the longest. There are: carbon metalic bra...

How do you recondition general aviation ac brake pads?

Do you just disassemble the brake shoes and scuff up the pads to remove the glazing? My brake pads are farely new and the pad thickness is good. Do y...

How much would changing brake pads and brake lines cost?

Any quick estimate on what it would cost me? I'm purchasing a 1989 Celica and the owner said it needed new brake pads and brake lines.

What kind of brake pads should I buy for my v6 sport car?

What kind of brake pads should I buy for my v6 sport car? I would like some sutible track pads but also work on street.

What is the difference between brake pads and brake shoes?

I need to have my back brakes replaced. My friend asked me to buy the parts and he can do the labor for me. But the guy at Auto Zone asked if I need...

Is it true that any brake pads besides Honda brake pads will cause squeaking and squealling?

I heard this from a service advisor at a Honda dealership hence my reluctance to believe him. So can anyone confirm if I should make sure my brake pa...

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Bike Brakes

 

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Bike brakes?

I pull the brakes yet as soon as i let go, the bike handle doesnt return to its previous position and the brakes do not even attempt to touch the tire...

How can I fix my bike brakes?

The brakes on my bicycle have virtually stopped working. The front ones let out an awful screech when I put them on and the back seems quite ineffecti...

How often should I bleed my mountain bike brakes?

HI , i recently bought a used 2007 Marin Bike with Juicy 3 Avid disc brakes. How often do I need to drain the brake fluid and replace it? (I ride ...

how much does it cost to get my bike brakes fixed?

I was trying to fix my bike brakes at home when the rear bake can't push back and now my back tire can move so i can't ride it. ...

How do I fix bike brakes?

I can't get my wife's bike brakes to work. It is a 15 speed. I've changed the pads, tightened the cable and cleaned the wheel surface the ...

How to stop bike brakes from sweaking?

Im not that smart with bikes or anything so don't make fun of me or anything lol.. I sprayed the chain with Wd-40 yesterday, now back brakes are s...

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Rear Brake

 

Rear Brake Knowledge Base

How do the rear/drum brakes on a car work w/the brake pedal?

When you hit the brake pedal, the front disc brakes engage to stop the car but does hitting the brake pedal also engage the rear brakes? I understand...

How easy is it to replace a rear brake plate on a fiat cinquecento?

I have recently gone to a garage to have some new rear brake shoes put onto my Cinquecento and was told it needed new brake plates aswell and would co...

How do i adjust the parking brake after replacing the rear brake pads on a 2004 malibu?

After replacing the rear pads and rotors, the wheel won't turn. The parkig brake is too tight. One answer came close, the brakes are self adjustin...

How do I compress the rear brake calipers on a 1997 Tunderbird Thanks: Dave?

Replacing the rear pads on a 1997 Tunderbird, the rear brake calipers will not compress with a "C' clamp. What am I doing wrong.

Any tips on replacing rear brake pads for 2001 audi s4?

I just did my front brake pads for my 2001 Audi S4. I haven't looked at the rear pads yet -- is there anything I need to know, or is it similar t...

Will air get in the rear brake lines when I take the front brake lines off the calipers?

I'm changing all four calipers. I did the rear already but I'm wondering, can I bleed the rear brakes, put everything together, change the fro...

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Parking Brake

 

Parking Brake Knowledge Base

Parking brake?

I have a 91 s10 blazer the parking brake needs to be replaced. I have worked on cars for a long time but i dont know an easy way to replace the par...

Does the parking brake have to be adjusted?

I have a 2004 Honda Accord which I replaced the rear brake pads on today (rear disc brakes). Now, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle very we...

Does the parking brake affect the regular brakes on a Ford Taurus?

Today my brakes went out on the highway. When I realized my parking brake was on ad took it off, my brakes seemed to work fine. Do these two have an...

Does putting your parking brake on in the slightest incline help your engine or waste gas?

I have heard that putting your parking brake on while on ANY incline will take the pressure of your engine. I have also heard it is a waste of gas.......

Is it necessary to use the parking brake when the car is parked on a level surface?

I thought the parking brake was extra protection against run away cars when parked on inclines, and that it protected the transmittion, somehow, but y...

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