Interesting Facts about Brakes!
25
Nov,
2014
One of the most crucial aspects of vehicle ownership is to make sure your vehicle has properly working brakes. Unfortunately, many drivers don't realize the importance of regular brake service until they find themselves sliding through a stop sign or rear-ending the vehicle in front of them!
To ensure that your brakes will come to a precise and complete stop every time you step on the pedal, schedule a brake service at least once a year. Don't be caught unaware with failing brakes.
Here are a few interesting facts about the history and story of brakes:
- The 1920 Duesenberg, an American luxury car with a "straight eight" engine, was the first production car with hydraulic brakes (using pipes and fluid rather than cables). In 1924, Chrysler brought the now universal feature to mass-produced cars.
- The legendary Dunlop-developed disc brakes that helped Jaguar win the Le Mans 24-Hour race in 1953 were then referred to as "plate brakes."
- The 1967 Porsche 911S was the first production car to feature ventilated disc brake rotors. Now common, these rotors have cooling channels running between the two friction surfaces to give better cooling and therefore better resistance to brake fade during heavy applications.
- The most advanced brakes are found among Formula One racing vehicles.
- Under extreme conditions, the operating temperatures of modern braking components can average nearly 350°C, requiring that they need exceptional wear resistance, heat resistance and stopping capabilities.
- Harmful agents such as asbestos, lead and cadmium have been removed from modern brake pads. Today's pads contain mixtures of fibers, fillers, lubricants, and a binder resin.
- The mass of disc brake rotors has increased over recent years to improve noise suppression, smoothness and stopping performance.
- Once considered one of the simplest parts of a car to manufacture, today's disc brakes are high-tech electronically monitored systems. Because the slightest shudder can confuse the car's anti-lock braking system, tolerances need to be extraordinarily tight.
Looking for quality brake service? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive by calling (763) 389-3811, or go online at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information. Since 1997, our auto shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN
.
Interesting Facts about Brakes! Properly functioning Brakes have always been a crucial aspect of safe driving. Don't skimp on quality brake service!One of the most crucial aspects of vehicle ownership is to make sure your vehicle has properly working brakes. Unfortunately, many drivers don't realize the importance of regular brake service until they find themselves sliding through a stop sign or rear-ending the vehicle in front of them!
To ensure that your brakes will come to a precise and complete stop every time you step on the pedal, schedule a brake service at least once a year. Don't be caught unaware with failing brakes.
Here are a few interesting facts about the history and story of brakes:
- The 1920 Duesenberg, an American luxury car with a "straight eight" engine, was the first production car with hydraulic brakes (using pipes and fluid rather than cables). In 1924, Chrysler brought the now universal feature to mass-produced cars.
- The legendary Dunlop-developed disc brakes that helped Jaguar win the Le Mans 24-Hour race in 1953 were then referred to as "plate brakes."
- The 1967 Porsche 911S was the first production car to feature ventilated disc brake rotors. Now common, these rotors have cooling channels running between the two friction surfaces to give better cooling and therefore better resistance to brake fade during heavy applications.
- The most advanced brakes are found among Formula One racing vehicles.
- Under extreme conditions, the operating temperatures of modern braking components can average nearly 350°C, requiring that they need exceptional wear resistance, heat resistance and stopping capabilities.
- Harmful agents such as asbestos, lead and cadmium have been removed from modern brake pads. Today's pads contain mixtures of fibers, fillers, lubricants, and a binder resin.
- The mass of disc brake rotors has increased over recent years to improve noise suppression, smoothness and stopping performance.
- Once considered one of the simplest parts of a car to manufacture, today's disc brakes are high-tech electronically monitored systems. Because the slightest shudder can confuse the car's anti-lock braking system, tolerances need to be extraordinarily tight.
Looking for quality brake service? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive by calling (763) 389-3811, or go online at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information. Since 1997, our auto shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN
.
Troy Minske
Troy Minske 