What is the difference between floating brake discs and fixed brake discs?

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KingMarie
07/29/25 10:28pm
Floating brake discs and fixed brake discs differ in the following ways: 1. Different braking principles: Floating brake discs slide freely on the axle pins matched with the bracket, generating braking torque; Fixed brake discs generate friction and braking torque when the pistons inside the brake calipers extend the brake pads to clamp the brake disc. 2. Different structures: Floating brake discs mean the brake calipers are floating; Fixed brake discs mean the brake calipers are fixed. Situations requiring brake disc replacement include: 1. The thickness of the brake disc is less than the minimum maintenance standard allowed by the vehicle manufacturer; 2. The wear indicator on the brake disc contacts the brake disc; 3. The brake disc exhibits abnormal wear or conical wear.
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