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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

Drum brakes use hydraulic pressure and mechanical parts to slow your wheel when you press the brake pedal. The system works by pressing brake shoes outward against the inside surface of your rotating brake drum. Once you release the pedal, return springs pull those shoes away from the drum’s friction surface. That movement releases friction, […]

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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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