Otosia.com - Disc brakes are contained in the braking system of the vehicle. The main components of the disc is a disc-disc brakes, brake, and the brake calipers.
The workings of disc brakes is when you step on the brake pedal, the pistons in the brake master will be depressed and pushed forward.
It puts pressure on the brake fluid through the brake hose and forwarded to cause the brake piston driven, so that the brake pads grip the disc-disc.
If observed, often found only disc brakes on the front wheels, and not mounted on the rear wheels. This is because at the time of braking, the weight of the vehicle tends to move forward. Thus the front wheels require more braking bite.
In addition, the disc brake has several advantages over the brake drum. Among these are disc brakes have a much simpler construction so it is easy to be replaced. And most importantly, the brake disc is considered superior because it can dissipate heat better and more durable.
