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Attention drivers! Safety is paramount, and to that: At Convitex we care. This is much more so for those commercial vehicles which ply over the very crowded roads of these countries. Particularly when you are behind the wheel of a larger vehicle you really do need to ensure everything is in working order. Here's what you need to know about the critical brake components:
What Are Brake Parts?
The brake system of a commercial vehicle consists of many components that all come together to work. These components allow the car to decelerate or stop. Learning how these components work can help you with maintaining your car. Some of the important brake components are:
hand brake cable pedal, pressed to initiate braking
Brake lines which carry the brake fluid
Brake pads and shoes that generate the friction it takes to stop
Brake drums and rotors that offer surfaces for the pads and shoes to contact
Brake calipers that hold the pads in place
This fluid aids in transferring the power from the pedal to the brakes.
Important Brake Parts
Plăcuțe și saboți de frână
We have: The plăcuța de frână and shoes: Brake pads and shoes are essential for helping your vehicle come to a safe stop. The brake pads are squeezed onto the brake rotors, helping to either slow the wheels from turning or bring them to a complete stop. Drum brakes work similarly with shoes. Over time, if these pads and shoes start to wear down and become less effective, they need to be checked and replaced to ensure your brakes are working right.
Rotoare și tamburi de frână
Brake rotors and drums are the areas the brake pads and shoes push against. These parts suffer high degrees of heat and friction whenever you brake, so it can wear over time.
Calibre de frână
The brake caliper is the one that moves the brake pads against the rotors to stop the wheels from moving. Within each caliper resides a piston that moves via the pressure of brake fluid. If for some reason the caliper is not working as intended, then the brake pads will suffer uneven wear and will be unable to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible. And that’s why it’s so important to keep the calipers serviced.
Cilindrul principal
The master cylinder plays a crucial role in the brake system of your commercial vehicle. This section operates by translating the force that comes into play when you step on the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure that flows through the brake lines. Should the master cylinder fail, you will likely find it extremely difficult to bring your vehicle to a quick, competent stop. You would want to check it regularly to make sure it’s doing it is supposed to do.
Amplificator de frână
One of those key parts is a brake booster, which helps you apply the brakes with ease. In conjunction with the master cylinder, it amplifies the amount of force you apply to the brake pedal. That means you don’t need to press as hard for the same amount of stopping power. Having a good brake booster is crucial for functioning in almost any driving situation (especially larger vehicles).
The Best Brake Products for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Heavy-duty trucks are indeed unique when it comes to brake parts. Bigger and heavier than a standard road-legal vehicle, they need specialist parts. Here are five critical brake components that are key to keeping our heavy-duty trucks safe on the road:
Air Brake Chambers
Air brakes in most heavy-duty trucks. They power the compressed air that controls these brakes to stop a car. So when they brake, they need to change the change in pressure in air into mechanical pressure, and air brake chambers are just the special parts that do that for them. Ensure that these chambers are in good condition for a smooth stop.
Slack Adjusters
Slack adjusters in heavy-duty trucks ensure the correct distance between the brake shoe and drum. The parts will provide better brake operation with less wear allowing brakes to last longer when properly adjusted.
Tamburi de frana
The reason is because heavy-duty trucks are simply massive and very heavy; these drums act as a cushioning mechanism between the brake shoes that push on them for braking. Having good-quality brake drums helps ensure good braking for stopping the vehicle.
Saboți de frână
As is the case for lighter vehicles, heavy-duty brake shoes must also stop motion of the wheels. Brake shoes rub against the brake drums to provide friction as a means to decelerate or stop the vehicle. It's a precautionary measure and an absolute necessity in checking and maintaining the brake shoes.
Tamburi de frana
Heavy-duty trucks require this kind of large brake drums, only because of mass they weigh more than others. The drums offer a sufficient surface to which the shoes of the brake can get hold when stopping. For brakes, to work well, these drums require maintenance.
Essential Brake Components for All Commercial Vehicles
Whatever kind of commercial vehicle you have, there are some Convitex parts of the brake system that make you drive safely. The list includes the following: brake pads and shoes, brake rotors and drums, master cylinder, car disk brakes booster, and brake fluid. To answer your question, if you do not care for these components, your brakes can fail.
