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A disc brake is a form of brake that generates friction by pressing pairs of pads up against a disc or “rotor” using callipers. This procedure slows the rotation of a shaft, such as an axle of a vehicle, either to slow down the rotation or to keep it still. Motion energy is transformed into waste heat that needs to be dissipated.
The most popular type of disc brake for automobiles is hydraulically actuated, however the concepts of a disc brake can be applied to virtually any rotating shaft. The parts are the disc, master cylinder, and calliper, which has two brake pads on either side of the disc and at least one cylinder.
The most important part of a car’s braking system is its brake callipers. Simply said, when the brake pedal is applied, they constitute the portion of a disc brake that presses surrounding pads up against the side of a rotor. The resultant friction stops the car. Importantly, any excessive heat buildup is diffused by the brake systems’ engineering.
They swivel in relation to the rotor in the first of those. When applying pressure to the brake, one or two pistons on the inboard side of the rotor normally push the entire calliper. This increases resistance on both sides. Fixed callipers are more common but more expensive. These, despite their name, do not move; instead, opposed pistons are positioned on opposite sides of the rotor.
The Global EV brake disc carrier market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Several new braking solutions, including a comprehensive line of wet disc brakes, a high capacity hydraulic disc brake, and a 500 mm drum brake, are now available from Meritor, Inc. for use in a variety of off-highway applications.
These new products improve Meritor’s portfolio of modular brakes, differential carriers, and wheel-ends for a variety of market niches while expanding the company’s selection of off-highway brake alternatives.
Meritor’s new high-capacity hydraulic disc brake is also now available. This choice is appropriate for a variety of applications and machine capacities and can be utilised in single- or dual-calliper systems. With the four 85 mm pistons working against the 500 mm rotor in both configurations, there is sufficient brake torque.
A 500-mm drum brake with Meritor’s upgraded S-cam design and lining materials is also part of the new portfolio and offers exceptional performance in a small package. This brake is designed for off-road trucks with big wheels and tyres or for vehicles needing more brake torque than a 16.5-in. cast shoe brake.
