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Highly Efficient Pontiac Brake Pads for Excellent Short Distance Stopping and Vehicle Control

Putting your car to a stop requires more than just stepping on the brake pedal. It is a collective function of car components known as the braking system. Hydraulic pressure is used in order to activate the brake assemblies that slow down or stop your car. Because of the hydraulic pressure, friction is created--resulting in vehicle control and short distance stopping. But to get that stopping energy, you need to ensure that all of your braking system components are in good working condition. You can do this by employing some basic maintenance procedures like keeping them free from damage-causing elements. Another is by knowing the basic functions and fundamental principles of your braking system. When you are well versed with the system, you will know what part needs to be diagnosed. The Pontiac brake pad is among the various parts of your braking system that needs to be checked once in a while. This braking system component plays an indispensable role in your braking assist.

Basically, your Pontiac brake pad takes the brunt of the frictional force that is needed in slowing or stopping your car. It serves the primary function of activating the hydraulic line. Originally, this braking system component is made out of organic ingredients, wherein carbon and asbestos were used. A strong resin holds them together in order to come up with a brake pad. However, the use of asbestos was banned by the US government because asbestos was found to contain substances that can be harmful to the respiratory system of humans. Kevlar was then used as a replacement for asbestos, the same material that is utilized for making bullet proof vests. Modern brake pads are now considered semi-metallic—using brass, copper, and steel wool shavings as main ingredients held together in a resin. The only drawback is that they have a higher incidence of grinding noises. The metal shavings normally rub against the steel rotors each time you apply the brakes, so this is largely unavoidable.

Your Pontiac vehicle is typically equipped with 2 brake pads per disc rotor. They are held in place and are actuated by a caliper that is affixed to the suspension or wheel hub. Depending upon the intended use of your car, you can choose from the different types of brake pads—from very soft and aggressive, to the harder, and more durable ones. They may be of different types, every Pontiac brake pad is made up of two main parts: the actual friction material and the steel backing. Kinetic energy is being converted into heat energy by the friction material present in your brake pad. Because of friction, the heat that has been transferred to the disc and pad are distributed to the surrounding air. On the other hand, the steel backing serve the function of serving as a support to the friction material. As it wears out, your Pontiac brake pad will alert you with a grinding noise. This happens because it has built-in special shims. When you have been hearing those noises, do not delay in replacing it with a new one if you want to maintain your efficient braking assist.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

My cat has really soft pads on his feet, and they are getting really dried out and cracked...?

Is there anything I can put on them? I don't want to use something that I use for myself, since if he licks it off it could hurt him, but is there anything safe to put on his feet?

Ask your vet if some vitamin E oil would help. I would get him checked out to see what the problem is.

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