Why are our brake pads tapered?
01-29-2009 | 09:44 PM
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Why are our brake pads tapered?
Not all pads for all trucks and SUVs are tapered. Ours are. When the pad is new, it has a smaller surface area than when the pad has worn down.
Anyone know why that is?
Anyone know why that is?
01-29-2009 | 09:52 PM
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The taper helps prevent vibration. Vibration of the pad in the caliper is what causes that really annoying squeal we all love so much, and has been a real problem in dodge trucks over the years.
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