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Brake Pads: Vehicle Types

Brake Pads: Vehicle Types

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Overview

Do all vehicles use the same brake pads?  Does a race car require a different brake pad than your passenger vehicle? Does a truck use a different brake pad than a car? 

Learn the difference between all of the above and what brake pad is right for your needs.

How Passenger and Race Car Brakes Differ

Resources Automotive racing has been the development center of many innovations for passenger vehicles. One of those developments is the disk brake system. Passenger Car Brakes Interestingly, the first disk brakes were installed on an American electric car in 1898. However, these brakes were not

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