Posts Tagged: brake pad chamfer

Brake Pad Chamfer

February 20, 2019

What are the different types of brake pad chamfers? Why manufacturers use design brake pad chamfers A brake pad chamfer is cut or ground into the brake pad after it’s formed and cured. The chamfer’s main goal is to reduce vibration noise from the leading or trailing edge of the brake pad when it first touches the rotor. In addition, the taper provides a smaller contact area in the center of the pad where maximum braking pressure is applied. The car makers usually determine the type of chamfer based on … Read More