Tips for using brake disc

• Type of inhibition, as well as the type of driving should always be selected in accordance with weather conditions, road conditions and traffic.
  
  
• Stopping distance depends not only on the effectiveness of the braking system, but also on the condition of tires and shock absorbers.
  
  
• Optimal inhibition in a confined space - such inhibition, which provides the maximum reduction rate without locking the wheels, as a result of which may be a loss of vehicle control and stability, as well as an increase in stopping distance.
  
  
• At long descent recommended motor brake and especially not to turn off the engine. After a brief stop before you start off again in the way, check the efficiency of the pedal.
  
  
• If in a particular situation there is a long and continuous load of the braking system, from time to time have a few seconds to release the brake pedal.
  
  
• After a long waiting times at the first braking affect the duration of downtime and weather conditions.Must perform a few inhibitions to fully restore the effectiveness of site-disc pads.
  
  
• Check the proper functioning of all parts of the braking system: the level of brake fluid, wear pads and discs, rear lamp lighting devices, signal lamps handbrake. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for replacement brake fluid (frequency, quality).
  
  
• Periodically check the effectiveness of the parking brake, trying to shift the car with the included hand brake.
  
  
• Use parts, manufactured to the company.
  
  
• If possible, use a car equipped with a brake control systems ABS.

We attempted to examine the defects and the reduction of the characteristics that arise during the operation.Maintenance is considered in a broad sense, as the account installation disc braking in extreme conditions, increased wear and involvement of other components of the brake. Investigation of various cases of lower performance disks shows that in most cases, this reduction could be avoided if the installation was carried out with great care. This applies not only to certain checks, which can be quantified through measurements, but also just a visual inspection of the various components. As an example, before we attempt to classify the different types and causes of lower performance, we consider two cases. Given that these are two extreme, rare cases, they were not included in the list of most frequently encountered situations.

In the first case the hub is deformed or has it increased fluctuations, probably due to the impact. The disk is installed without repair. In this assembly under braking vibrations will gradually increase. If the fluctuations are especially large, they feel the vibration from the first braking. The figure shows that the disc is in an inclined position, is worn on the diagonal, first with one hand, and then, through a half-turn - on the other. Visual control or control by the comparator to determine assembly deviations.

This test, proposed here to identify problems in the operation, is even more useful when mounting to ensure efficiency of the braking system.

The second case is incredible and even comical. A careful study of the disk, pads and determination visible defects are always a valuable source of information on the general conditions of the system. The photograph foreign objects (screw) fell between the disk and the lining, possibly by re-erection. The figure shows the damage that this piece of steel can cause, causing deterioration of the disc and causing thus irregular wear, which is the source of vibration and noise under braking.

Testing and running. After replacing disks and linings engineer must conduct a road test. must verify the absence of vibration and noise of the brakes on the run and under braking. The mechanic should also check that the brake properly and effectively, despite the fact that it is not done running-in brakes. What is important is the stopping distance. In carrying out these checks can slow down dramatically.

Then you should get a short running-in period of about 200 km. During this period, necessary to perform short and mild inhibition to ensure correct alignment surface linings in contact with the disk. With a very sharp and serious inhibition can be observed not only overheated friction material lining, but the disc. This can lead to damage and reduce brake performance. In particular, try not to include ABS.