subject: Know The Technologies Behind The Manufacturing Of Acura Integra Disc Brake Pads [print this page] Disc brake pad, as the name implies, is a key component of braking system, which is used to convert kinetic energy of the brake rotor into heat energy. Thus, in order to stop the vehicle, rotor must be stopped from its current position, and to achieve this, some friction components are needed. This friction component is nothing but the Pad having friction materials on both the sides of its surface. The selection of friction material is totally dependent on the design and performance of the braking system. This is one of the most frequently changed parts inside the vehicle to ensure better and smoother braking system.
Nowadays, many aftermarket companies are manufacturing the pads using all the latest technologies available in the auto market. These technologies have their own advantages, performance and life cycle. The companies like Centric, Wagner, Bendix, ACDelco and BeckArnley are some of the giant aftermarket organizations associated with this business. They manufacture world-class after market automotive parts for ac system, braking system as well as ignition system and sensors.
Today, all manufacturers are trying to do their best in auto segment, and this is the only reason that everyday a new technology comes into existence. These technologies are mostly developed to enhance the braking performance, material, and life of that part. Most of the modern cars use metallic or ceramic brake pads. Metallic pads are not made of single material, but are a mixture of metals like iron, copper, steel and graphite. These various metals are mixed in the optimal proportion to make it a better material. The main advantages of using metallic pads are the cost-effectiveness, durability and good thermal heat conductivity.
However, it also has a disadvantage that metallic pad being a hard material, wears the disc quickly. Ceramic pads are durable, produce less dust, but can decrease the stopping power, especially when hot.Premium Organic is one of the most successful technologies applied to manufacture Acura Integra Disc Brake Pads. This technology has advantages over others as mentioned below:
All pads are chamfered and slotted in order to distribute the maximum heat generated during the braking, chemically and mechanically bonded shim, which increases the performance even at high speeds. Furthermore, backing plates following FMSI classifications, integrally positive molded pad assembly, fine blanking backing plates that require no rough edge at the outer side of the pad, add to the advantages of such brake pads.
