Were you aware that the majority of your car’s braking power, ranging from 60% to 90%, is generated by the front brakes? As a car owner, this carries significant implications for you. Firstly, it is important to note that the front brake pads will experience faster damage, which will require more frequent replacement. It may be necessary for you to give additional consideration to the front rotors.
Front brake:
The front brakes of your vehicle are responsible for most of the stopping power. This is due to the manufacturer’s design, which is intended to prevent the rear brakes from locking up. As you apply the brakes, the weight distribution of the car moves from its back to the front. To maintain the balance of the vehicle, the front brakes must be engaged before the rear brakes. If the rear brakes locked up before the front brakes, it can cause your car to spin. In drifting, it is common for drivers to intentionally pull the e-brake, causing the rear tires to lock up and enabling them to execute the desired maneuver. Know more about Power Stop brakes
What is a front brake and how does it function in a car?
According to Newton’s Law of Motion, a thing moving is more likely to remain in motion. Therefore, the front brakes have been engineered to be more substantial. When you come to a halt, the mass of the car moves from the back to the front, causing the brakes to take in overbearing heat and friction that can reach up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
The front brakes are equipped with more powerful and thicker rotors compared to the rear brakes to endure the pressure.
Although newer vehicles have brakes that act on each of the four wheels, if the front brakes fail, you will lose a significant amount of your braking power, making it difficult to slow down or halt.
Rear brake:
Your vehicle’s rear brakes have been purposefully engineered to withstand lower temperatures and less heat stress than the front brakes do. They will never apply more than forty percent of their full braking force even under extreme conditions. The rear brakes often have thinner brake pads, smaller rotors, and smaller calipers than the front brakes.
Is it necessary to replace both front and rear brakes simultaneously?
For optimal braking performance, we suggest that you have your front and rear brakes repaired separately. The reason for this is that the front brakes tend to wear out more quickly than the rear brakes.
How long should I wait before getting new front brakes for my car?
If your brakes make noises like screeching or metal on metal grinding, or if you have brake shudder and your car moves when you use the brakes, you should change your front brake pads. In any of these situations, you might need to get your brakes fixed. People usually know that brake pads can last anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers.
