EV Dictionary: Friction Braking

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Braking Energy

Braking energy is the mechanical energy removed when a vehicle slows down or descends.

Carbide-coated brake discs use a hard surface layer on a metal rotor to reduce wear, corrosion, and brake dust.

Ceramic brake discs use a heat-resistant composite rotor that differs fundamentally from coated cast-iron discs.

A floating brake caliper slides on guides so one piston side clamps pads against both faces of a brake disc.

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