Brakes

Brakes are the means by which the driver is able to slow the car down or bring it to a complete stop. Each wheel has its own brake, and there are two main types of car brakes - disc brakes and drum brakes.

Disc brakes

work via sets of callipers and

brake pads

, which apply friction to the outside of the

brake discs

to stop it spinning.

Drum brakes

work on the same basic principle but utilise brake shoes within a cylinder to provide their stopping power.
Properly functioning brake parts for any car are essential to motoring safety and must be replaced when any of the parts become worn to prevent loss of braking power, so enter your car registration to see what brake discs and brake pads offers are available now.