Rear and front brake discs suitable for your car

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Brake disc is a component of the braking system, which is responsible for slowing and stopping a vehicle. Due to continuous thermal influence brake disc is made of durable material.

By type of material used:

• Cast iron.
• Carbon.
• Ceramic.

By the presence of ventilation:

• Ventilated. They consist of two plates with a gap between.
• Unventilated. They are a solid plate with perforations, incisions, or without them.

By type of perforation:

• With through holes. A highly effective cooling, diverting exhaust gas and combustion products. However, they have little durability.
• With the deep holes. Have a long period of operation.

The service life of the brake disc depends on the material from which they are made, and driving patterns. Often, it is necessary to replace brake discs every second pad replacement, that is 30-40 thousand kilometers. Exact recommendation for disc replacement frequency is specified in the technical specifications of the vehicle.

• scuffing on the surface;
• deformation and abrasion of the brake disc;
• uneven thickness ratio of the part circumference;
• the appearance of cracks on the disk;
• the destruction of parts.

• when braking, the vehicle deviates from a predetermined path of movement;
• when braking, whistling or grinding comes;
• the brake pedal vibrates when you press it;
• significant increase in the braking distance.

• excessive wear of parts;
• prolonged exposure to moisture;
• installation of shoes with low-quality pads;
• damage of mechanical origin;
• systematic hard braking.

At the first sign of failure, measure the thickness of the disc with a caliper. The deviation from the original values ​​can be of 1-3 mm.

Extended life of the brake disc can be achieved by grinding. Special equipment removes the small cracks and burrs, levels the entire circumference of the thickness of parts. It must be remembered that this is a temporary measure, you still have to replace the discs.

Installing new parts is easy. This can be done by yourself. To replace the disc, you need:

1. Lift the car with the help of a hydraulic lift or a jack. Remove the bolt and remove the wheel.
2. Remove the caliper by unscrewing the screws located on the back side of the part.
3. If there is such a need remove the caliper mounting.
4. Remove the disc by unscrewing the fixing to the hub.
5. Install a new brake disc.
6. Secure the caliper mounting, establish the caliper, wheel, lower down the car.

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