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disc brakes are usually used on the front of a car is because the braking ratio for any Car is 70 / 30 ........70 percent of the braking power goes to the front 30 percent goes to the back also if you had disc brakes on the rear of the Car and you slam on (emergency stop) the brakes would lock and you would slide all over the road
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Why disc brakes are used in two wheelers front wheel?
Braking power transmitted to the front wheel is high compare to that of rear wheel normally(60:40 or 70:30) in motor cycle.Disc brakes which has high magnitude of braking power compare to that of drum brakes are used in motor cycles to absorb the more braking power.
What type of brakes do front wheel drive vehicles use?
In the past they used drum brakes but today all cars use disc brakes no matter if they are FWD or RWD.
What industries use metering valves?
Metering valves are used in the automotive industry, it is a necessary part on autos that have disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels.
When were disc brakes first used?
1902
What kind of brakes do 2002 ford explorer have?
Disc brakes , front and rear ( there are also a small set of brake shoes in the backside of the rear rotors that are used for the parking / emergency brake )
When did disc brakes were origin?
Disc brakes have been used just about as long as there have been cars. The disc brake was patented by Frederick William Lanchester in England 1902.
What car first used disc brakes?
the batmobile
What are two types of service brakes used on vehicle?
drum brake and disc brakes
Does my car need disc brake kits?
A disc brake kit is used to convert an older automobile's drum brakes to disc brakes. Your 2001 Gallant already has disc brakes. It would not require the disc conversion kit. When you begin to hear your brakes squeaking it is time to take your car to the repair shop for new brake pads.
Do drum brakes work better than disk brakes?
No, they are inferior to disc brakes. Drum brakes were used from the beginning of the auto up until the late 60s. Drum brakes are more prone to overheating than disc brakes. Disc brakes also shed water much better than drum brakes which improves stopping distance in wet conditions. Disc brakes apply pressure more evenly than drum brakes thus improving stopping distance. Disc brakes are superior in every way.
What are the five advantages of disc brakes?
Five advantages of disc brakes include that they are more reliable, more stable working, can be used on a variety of vehicles, are self adjusting, and the pads are next to the spinning rotor. Disc brakes are often chosen over drum brakes.
Can you tell me what a brake drum is?
The drum brakes are in the rear of most passenger cars and trucks, disc brakes are typically on the front of the vehicle. It is also the most widely used brake than any other brake style.
