Brake Disc

The disc brake is put together by brake rotor, friction pads, and calipers. The brake rotor is an important component that provides a surface area that creates friction for a vehicle that is coming to a halt. While mainly being used for racing, cars were incorporating the disc brake shortly after. Although now the most frequently used form of brakes is the hydraulic actuated disc brakes.

Brake disc

The brake disc also known as the rotor is a component in which the brake pads are pushed against the disc brake. The discs also vary in design, but some are hollowed out with fins and most are just plain solid. Discs for all vehicles have slots through the disc so there is better heat dissipation. There are also two different kinds of discs, slotted and two-piece discs.

Slotted disc have channels that are deeper to help remove and debris or gas. Slotted disc are not among the popular due to the pads wearing down quickly on a standard vehicle. The two-piece discs is the center mounting of the disc, which is made up of alloy which makes for long-term quality.

Although it was originally used in motorsport, it has allowed for performance application and upgrades. A benefit from the two-piece discs is that it reduces the weight and excess heat.

Ceramic composites

The ceramic disc was established in 1988, its purpose was to have very minimal weight, less brakes per axle, and be able to produce friction at high speeds. The disc is mainly used in exotic cars as the disc has a lot of heat tolerance. Whereas a normal steel disc would have trouble keeping up, and might even damage the steel disc.

Recurrent issues that tell you that the brake disc has gone bad

The disc will give a lot of problems like shaking, grinding noises, and making the vehicle come to a stop will become more difficult.