What Causes the Thud Sound When Braking to a Stop?
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Excessive clearance between the brake pads and the brake caliper causes this issue. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. Automatic dissipation: When the wheels rotate, centrifugal force causes water droplets on the disc to dissipate automatically, which does not affect the braking system's functionality. Many small cars commonly use front disc and rear drum brakes, so after wading through water, some brakes may fail while others may weaken significantly. 2. Drum brakes: The drawback is that during heavy rain, water inside the brake drum cannot be drained promptly, which can easily lead to brake failure. However, after leaving the water, stepping on the brakes while driving continuously several times will wipe away the water droplets between the brake pads and the brake drum. Simultaneously, the heat generated by friction will dry them out, quickly restoring the brakes to their original sensitivity.