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Drum brakes are not just old-fashioned but also quite troublesome because they are not heat resistant and are easily damaged by heat, mud and debris. They don’t provide the best stopping power and need regular adjustments. This is where the disc brakes come to the rescue! A lot of people like to convert their old drum brakes to disc brakes themselves. So, here are a few important tips to keep in mind when converting your drum brakes to your all new disc brakes – 1.      Taking off the old drum brakes can be quiet a task because the bolts can be fused up and rusted. So, ensure you have an acetylene torch, mechanical penetrating oils and a sledgehammer/hacksaw to lubricate and smoothly take off these bolts especially if you have one of those heavier vehicles like jeeps/trucks that need 14 bolt disc brake systems. 2.      Front-brake and rear-brake assemblies cannot be interchanged and they differ slightly. It is crucial to know what is...

The braking system of a car is the most important feature for ensuring the safety of the car and its passengers. The effectiveness of a disc brake highly depends on the material used in the making it. There are different materials used in the making of disc brakes based on the ease of manufacturing and costs. Here are some of the most common materials - Stainless Steel Stainless steel is widely used for disc brakes because it is cost effective, easy to manufacture and its good mechanical properties. Stainless steel disc brakes are heat and corrosion resistant. They are also easy to weld. This makes them the most common material used for normal car disc brake systems as well as huge as 14 bolt disc brake for jeeps. Carbon Ceramic These types of brakes are made from a ceramic composite material which is a special feature of the carbon ceramic disc brakes. Silicon Carbide and Elemental Silicon are the main components used in the making of these types of brakes. ...