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Why do brakes squeal or make noise?

on July 16, 2008 in ALL POSTS, R1 Concepts Braking News

Brake squeal is caused by high-frequency vibration between the brake pads, rotors, and calipers. It could be possible of missing springs or anti-rattle clips that should be on the caliper or pad, loose fittings of brake pads in the caliper, improper tightening of lug nuts, or calipers upon installation. It is not unusual these days […]

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Drum Brakes and it’s Mechanism

on June 13, 2008 in ALL POSTS, R1 Concepts Braking News, Videos

Every time you press your brake pedal, drum brakes are responsible for bringing your vehicle to a halt. But how do drum brakes work? Read more to know about the mechanics of drum brakes. Key Takeaways Drum brakes function through a systematic process beginning with the conversion of mechanical force from the brake pedal to […]

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Braking with ABS vs Non ABS

on June 11, 2008 in ALL POSTS, R1 Concepts Braking News, Videos

Nowadays, most vehicle on the road is equipped with ABS braking system.  A lot of people are unaware of what it stands for or how it really works.  Anti-lock braking system is what keeps your vehicle from skidding when applying the brakes hard. The advantages of having ABS in an emergency braking situation, is that […]

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