EV Dictionary: Brakes
Browse Brakes related electric vehicle terms and definitions.
5 terms
Carbide-Coated Brake Discs
Carbide-coated brake discs use a hard surface layer on a metal rotor to reduce wear, corrosion, and brake dust.
Ceramic Brake Discs
Ceramic brake discs use a heat-resistant composite rotor that differs fundamentally from coated cast-iron discs.
Floating Brake Caliper
A floating brake caliper slides on guides so one piston side clamps pads against both faces of a brake disc.
Hill-Descent Control
How hill-descent control manages a low downhill speed while the driver steers.
Hill-Start Assist
How hill-start assist briefly holds the brakes while the driver moves from the brake to the accelerator.