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Are the brakes of Audi S3 and A3 the same?

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McSophia

07/30/25 1:19am

Audi S3 brakes and A3 brakes are not the same. Concept of brakes: Brakes: As the name suggests, they are mechanical braking devices that can slow down the speed of a vehicle, also known as decelerators. Simply put: The car's brake pedal is located below the steering wheel. Pressing the brake pedal causes the brake lever linkage to be pressurized and transmitted to the brake pads on the brake drum, which then clamp the brake disc, slowing or stopping the vehicle. The manual brake in a car is located next to the gear shift and is connected to the brake lever. Common examples also include bicycle brakes, which rely on rod-shaped brakes fixed to the frame or disc-type caliper brakes to decelerate. Working principle of brakes: Braking is achieved through intense friction between the brake pads and the brake drum. When driving in water, the wheels are almost completely submerged, leaving a layer of water film between the brake pads and the brake drum, much like applying lubricant. This reduces the friction between the brake pads and the brake drum, making it difficult to control the car to stop, and the water inside the drum is not easily dispersed. This phenomenon of brake failure occurs very quickly. After leaving the water, stepping on the brakes while driving a few times in succession will wipe away the water droplets between the brake pads and the brake drum. At the same time, the heat generated by friction will dry them, quickly restoring the brakes to their original sensitivity.

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