What does front and rear disc brake mean?
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Front and rear disc brake means that both the front and rear wheels of a car use disc brakes. Brake classifications are as follows: Drum brake: Two semicircular brake shoes are installed inside the wheel hub, and the "lever principle" is used to push the brake shoes to make them contact and rub against the inner surface of the hub. Disc brake: A brake caliper controls two brake pads to clamp the brake disc on the wheel. When the brake pads clamp the disc, friction is generated between them. Anti-lock braking system (ABS): Most modern cars are equipped with ABS, which ensures that the car does not skid or lose control while braking, and allows the driver to maintain steering control. The principle of ABS is equivalent to manually creating intermittent braking, but this intermittent braking technology is faster and more frequent. The pressure of the brake can be automatically controlled by the car's computer based on the degree of wheel slip, so that the wheels keep rolling without locking up.
Front and rear disc brakes simply mean that both the front and rear wheels of the car are equipped with disc brake systems. This design makes stopping more stable and reliable. Based on my ten years of driving experience, disc brakes slow down the vehicle by clamping brake pads onto a rotating metal disc, unlike old-style drum brakes which are prone to overheating or delayed response. In urban traffic congestion or during high-speed emergency braking, having disc brakes on both ends ensures faster response and better heat dissipation, while also reducing the risk of skidding on wet or flooded roads. The downside is slightly higher costs, as disc brake components like rotors are more susceptible to wear from road debris and require regular inspection and replacement. However, for the sake of driving safety and peace of mind, I always find this extra investment worthwhile. Additionally, when driving on bumpy mountain roads, the even braking force helps prevent fishtailing, giving the driver more confidence.
