Most modern cars have disc brakes on the front wheels, and some have disc brakes on all four wheels. This is the part of the brake system that does the actual work of stopping the car.

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The most common type of disc brake on modern cars is the single-piston floating caliper. In this article, we will learn all about this type of disc brake design.



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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Disc Brakes Work
2.
Disc Brake Basics
3.
Self-Adjusting Brakes
4.
Emergency Brakes
5.
Servicing Your Brakes
6.
Lots More Information
7.
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