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Disc brake

What is a disc brake? Here you will find a description of what a disc brake is and how they work in practice to brake the wheels.

A disc brake is part of a braking system consisting of a rotating disc and a caliper, which contains two brake pads. The braking effect is achieved by pressing the pads in an axial direction against the disc, creating friction.

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