Brake Disk Pads By Mk Auto Clutch Co.

MECHANISM

The Disc Brake is a Device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel. A Brake Disc (Rotor), usually made of Cast Iron / Ceramic, is Connected to the wheel or Axle. To stop the wheel Friction Material in form of Disc Brake pads (Mounted in a Device called Caliper) is forced mechanically, hydraulically or electromagnetically against both sides of the disc. Friction causes the disc & attached wheel to slow or stop.
ABOUT

Disc type Brakes began in 1890 s & Ist patented in 1902, though it took another half Century for wide adaptation.

Modern style Disc Brake first appeared on low volume in 1949 & discontinued in 1950 due to design problem .These Brakes offer better stopping performance than comparable Drum Brakes, including resistance to Brake Fade caused by overheating of Brake component and are able to recover quickly from immersion.