System Component Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Canyon and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The disc brake system consists of the following:
- Disc Brake Pads
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Applies mechanical output force from hydraulic brake calipers to the friction surfaces of brake rotors.
- Disc Brake Rotors
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Uses mechanical output force applied to friction surfaces from disc brake pads to slow speed of tire and wheel assembly rotation.
- Disc Brake Pad Hardware
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Secures disc brake pads firmly in proper relationship to hydraulic brake calipers; enables sliding motion of brake pads when mechanical output force is applied.
- Disc Brake Caliper Hardware
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Provides mounting for hydraulic brake caliper, secures caliper firmly in proper relationship to caliper bracket; enables sliding motion of brake caliper to brake pads when mechanical output force is applied.