Denver Auto Repair

Ever wondered what magic occurs when you press your foot down on the brake pedal and your vehicle obediently slows to a halt? It's not magic, but rather an impressive symphony of mechanical components working in harmony to ensure your safety.    The Basics - A Lesson in Physics and Friction Braking is all about converting kinetic energy (the energy of your moving car) into thermal energy (heat). This transformation is achieved primarily through friction. When you press down on the brake pedal, a lever pushes a piston into a cylinder filled with hydraulic brake fluid. This fluid travels through lines to other cylinders positioned next to the brakes on each wheel.   Disc Brakes In disc brake systems, which are commonly found in most modern vehicles, the hydraulic pressure forces a caliper to squeeze pairs of pads against a ... read more