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Disc brakes.
Disc brakes are common on passenger cars’ front axles. The caliper presses pads against a disc rotating with the wheel; friction slows rotation and converts energy into heat. Effectiveness depends on design, maintenance and conditions. It is not explained simply by a smaller friction surface and does not guarantee a fixed stopping distance.
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