How Do Disc Brakes Work (And How to Replace Them Step-by-Step)

How Do Disc Brakes Work

Disc brakes work by converting a vehicle’s kinetic energy into thermal energy through hydraulic friction. To safely replace them, you must lift the vehicle, remove the caliper assemblies, extract the rotors, reset the hydraulic pistons, install clean components, torque the hardware, and bed the new pads. This 90-minute process requires basic hand tools and relies […]