Why are disc brakes better than drum brakes?
Disc brakes perform better in wet conditions because they are open to the air and can sling water off easily. Plus, the rotors get dried by the pads dragging across them. When water gets inside a drum brake it tends to get trapped inside the drum, so it takes longer for the friction material to dry out. Weight.
What kind of brake parts are backed by GM?
Our full line of GM Genuine Parts Original Equipment brakes including rotors, pads, drums and other brake components are designed, tested, engineered and backed by General motors. And our premium ACDelco Gold (Professional) and Silver (Advantage) aftermarket brake parts offer the peace of mind that comes with parts that are backed by GM.
How do front and rear disc brakes work?
On most modern car designs, the front and rear brakes are made up of multiple parts: a rotor and a pad. The rotors are circular discs connected to each wheel. They are designed to convert kinetic energy from the turning motion into thermal energy. How Does a Brake Disc Work?
How are disc brake pads made at GM?
This friction-enhancing material is bonded and/or riveted to steel backing plates. These original equipment disc brake pads are manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.
Our full line of GM Genuine Parts Original Equipment brakes including rotors, pads, drums and other brake components are designed, tested, engineered and backed by General motors. And our premium ACDelco Gold (Professional) and Silver (Advantage) aftermarket brake parts offer the peace of mind that comes with parts that are backed by GM.
How are disc brake rotors made at GM?
These disc brake rotors are constructed with Ferritic Nitro-Carburizing (FNC) technology and are hardened and strengthened during an extended manufacturing process. Manufactured to GM OE specifications, the premium shims, slots, and chamfers help to diminish noise, vibration, and braking harshness.
What do you need to know about disc brake calipers?
These Original Equipment Disc Brake Calipers are manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors. Inspected for balance, and helping with smooth brake operation and noise level, this is the GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component.
What are the features of a GMC Hummer?
1 Super Cruise™ Driver Assistance † (30) Feature for Compatible Roads 2 HD Surround Vision † (31) 3 Digital Key 4 22″ Wheels With 35″ OD Tires 5 Infinity Roof with Opaque Sky Panels 6 Rear Drop Glass 7 MultiPro™ Tailgate 8 Adrenaline Mode 9 400-Volt DC Fast Charge Capable † (32)