Posts Tagged: Drag reduction clips

Drag reduction clips save gas

What are drag reduction clips and how do they save gas? Drag reduction clips or spreader springs are wire springs that exert slight outward pressure on the brake pads to move them slightly away from the brake rotor every time you release the brake pedal. In disc brake systems without drag reduction clips, the brake pads are designed to move slightly when the pedal is released due to the very small retraction of the caliper piston caused by the square cut O-ring roll-back. In real-world driving conditions, the caliper piston … Read More