BRAKE UNIT Mr. Masters Tech Ed 12th

Caliper brake design Most cars from the 1990 and up are equipped with caliper brakes

Why are brakes important

Work sheet Fill out worksheet as we go through power point. This is your participation points for the day. Work sheet must be completed by the end of the class period. May work with table partner to complete work sheet. Objective for the day To have an understanding of brake components.

Hub Assembly Mounts tire to car Holds rotor and caliper

ROTOR Surface in which the brake pads are applied Steel material Slotted/ Vented High performance

Guides Attached on brake caliper Sets in place brake pads

Brake pads M spring Brake pads metal backer Material used on brake pads Semi metallic Organic Asbestos M spring holds brake pads together against rotor

NEW BRAKES WORN BRAKES

Assess the brake pads in front of you What do you see What condition are then in Would you put them in your car

Caliper Sliding pin Caliper mounts to bracket attached to wheel hub brake pads go on inside of caliper. Sliding pins allow caliper to close and open

Copper washer banjo bolt break line Copper washer go in-between brake line Held in place by banjo bolt Brake line supplies brake fluid to caliper

Drum brakes NEXT WEEK