Brakes for All Makes!

Brakes for All Makes!

Servicing the Brake System

When servicing and replacing friction components, several important parts need to be checked to ensure correct functionality and to minimise unwanted brake noise.

These include the condition of the brake calipers and carriers, plus all hardware, to see if any component is worn, seized, or corroded. When fitting new brake pads, make sure all corrosion is removed from the pad and caliper carrier, and always fit the new brake hardware. Lubricate the carrier to ensure free movement and efficient braking by using the Blue Print anti- seize ceramic paste. Avoid the use of copper grease as this can potentially affect ABS signals and encourages galvanic corrosion. It also prevents the brake pad from moving freely, which can also be a source of noise.

Noise Suppression

Many factors must be considered to suppress brake noise and vibrations. These include the quality of materials, the shape and torsion of the components, the driving environment, vehicle speed and brake temperature.

Noise is often caused by the vibration of the pad against the disc where full contact is not taking place, or failing or faulty parts such as shims and pins which have lost their tension and create sound waves. These sound waves can either be a high pitched vibration you can hear or a low pitch vibration that you can feel.

Minimising Vibrations and Noise

During the development of a new Blue Print brake pad, many technologies are used to improve driver and passenger comfort by minimising these unpleasant vibrations and noises.

Blue Print matches or exceeds the specifications of the OE brake pad, therefore retaining the original manufacturer’s benefits and features – such as;

Chamfering and/or the addition of slots to ‘tune’ the pad so it makes less noise. The chamfers and slots change the natural frequency at which the brake pad oscillates, so it runs quieter than a brake pad without these features.

Various types of shims may also be fitted to the steel backing plate to dampen vibrations between the pad and caliper. These shims act as a cushion, absorbing noise-producing vibrations. Some shims may have a half-moon cut-out present, which allows the piston to push the brake pad at the desired angle, thus reducing noise and creating a more unified and even pad wear. These are generally fitted to directional brake pads, which can only be installed in one direction.

Anti-rattle clips or springs that minimise play between the pads and caliper, further dampen vibrations during the initial engagement of the pad.

Additional weights: these are added during the development phase to minimise vibrations and noise.

Why Blue Print Braking?

Complete All-Makes range of more than 3,400 brake friction components for Asian and European vehicle applications

Coverage of over 98% of all popular passenger cars and LCVs on European roads (launched from the year 2000 and onwards) for brake discs and pads

Keeping pace with every new vehicle released into the market, in accordance with our ‘Fast to Market’ philosophy

Use of Official Manufacturer Electronic Parts Catalogues ensures ultimate levels of accuracy

All components are developed and manufactured to meet OE specifications and to be direct replacements

Rigorous and systematic quality checks to ensure the continuous supply of quality products

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