Disc Brakes
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Reamer Set - for ABS Sensor Hole
Item no.: RP-BG-65525 Reamer Set - for ABS Sensor Hole
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Repair Kit for Brake Threads - for VAG - M12 x 1.5 - 15 pcs.
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Brake Piston Reset Tool Set - pneumatic - 16 pcs.
Item no.: RP-BG-1117 Brake Piston Reset Tool Set - pneumatic - 16 pcs.
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6-piece Flexible Brake Spanner Set, Metric Sizes
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Brake Piston Reset Tool - universal - left + right Thread...
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Brake Disc Vernier Calliper - 200-400 mm
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Digital Brake Disc Vernier Calliper - 80 mm
Item no.: RP-BG-9177 Digital Brake Disc Vernier Calliper - 80 mm
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Guide Bolt Repair Set - for Brake Calliper Carriers
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Brake Piston Reset Tool - spring loaded
Item no.: RP-BG-9395 Brake Piston Reset Tool - spring loaded
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Reamer Set - for ABS Sensors
Item no.: RP-BG-65520 Reamer Set - for ABS Sensors
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Brake Piston Reset Tool - universal
Item no.: RP-BG-1123 Brake Piston Reset Tool - universal
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Repair Kit for Brake Threads - M9 x 1.25 - 16 pcs.
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Brake Piston Reset Set - 18 pcs.
Item no.: RP-BG-1119 Brake Piston Reset Set - 18 pcs.
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Digital Brake Disc Vernier Calliper - 140 mm
Item no.: RP-BG-1943 Digital Brake Disc Vernier Calliper - 140 mm
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Air Brake Piston Wind back Tool
Item no.: RP-BG-1118 Air Brake Piston Wind back Tool
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Brake Piston Reset Tool Set - 14 pcs.
Item no.: RP-BG-1127 Brake Piston Reset Tool Set - 14 pcs.
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Holding Tool - for Drum Brake Pistons - 4 pcs.
Item no.: RP-BG-9028 Holding Tool - for Drum Brake Pistons - 4 pcs.
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Brake Calliper Tool for Iveco Trucks - 7 pcs.
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Brake Disc Calliper - 60 mm
Item no.: RP-BG-1937 Brake Disc Calliper - 60 mm
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Reamer - for BGS 65520 - Ø 18 mm, length 23 mm
Item no.: RP-BG-65522 Reamer - for BGS 65520 - Ø 18 mm, length 23 mm
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Brake Saddle Assembly Tool - for VAG, Porsche - 2 pcs.
Item no.: RP-BG-8929 Brake Saddle Assembly Tool - for VAG, Porsche - 2 pcs.
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Reamer - for BGS 65520 - Ø 15 mm, length 23 mm
Item no.: RP-BG-65521 Reamer - for BGS 65520 - Ø 15 mm, length 23 mm
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Brake Piston Reset Tool Set - 18 pcs.
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Brake Piston Reset Tool - for VW T5
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Brake Piston Reset Tool - with double guide - universal Type
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Disc brakes

Brakes are one of the most important parts of a vehicle in terms of safety. In case braking does not work it can end badly. Therefore, a regular check of the brakes and the brake system is essential.

There are two types of brake on vehicles: the disc brake and the drum brake. Spirits still do not agree which brake is the better one. Both brakes have advantages and disadvantages.

The invention of the disc brake

The disc brake was invented at the end of the 19th century. Initially, this invention was designed for bicycles. The first patents were in the USA.
From the middle of the 20th century, the disc brake was then also installed as standard in motor vehicles.

The construction of a disc brake

The basic principle of a disc brake is that the wheels of a vehicle are slowed by a brake disc. The brake disc is attached to the wheel hub.
Above the brake disc is a caliper-like housing, the caliper, fixed in which - depending on the brake - one or more brake pistons are located.
The brake pads, which adhere to a carrier plate are mounted on the brake disc exactly opposite the brake piston. On the brake piston, a hydraulic connection is mounted, which is connected to the brake hoses. When the brake is applied, the pistons are now pressed against the brake pads by the pressure exerted by the brake fluid.

Fist caliper brake and fixed caliper brake

In the automotive sector, there are two main types of disc brakes: the fist caliper brake and the fixed caliper brake.

In a fixed caliper brake caliper is immobile and usually has several brake pistons on both sides of the brake disc.

In a fist caliper branke the caliper is displaced. The fist caliper brake has a caliper and a brake carrier, as well as a large brake piston.
The brake carrier of this type of disc brake is statically fixed to a component of the vehicle while the caliper can move back and forth. For this purpose, two guide pins are attached to the saddle.
When the brake pedal is actuated and the hydraulic pressure is thus generated, the brake piston initially presses the brake pad against the one side of the brake disk in the case of the fist caliper brake. In the continued pressure is applied and since the brake disc itself is immobile, the caliper is moved axially and then presses on the other side of the brake disc, the second brake pad against the brake disc.

So while in the fixed caliper brake brake pistons are mounted on both sides of the brake disc, which exert pressure on the brake disc on both sides of the brake disc, there is only one piston in the caliper brake, but also leads by its mobility to bilateral pressure on the brake disc.

In automobiles usually the fist caliper brake is used. In motorsport, such as in Formula 1 and in vehicles, in which a greater braking power must be achieved, usually the fixed caliper brake is installed.

In addition to the disc brake, there is also the drum brake, which is also installed in the car.

The merits of a disc brake

Disc brakes are characterized in particular by the fact that they are thermally very resilient and less sensitive to friction coefficient fluctuations. In addition, the brake pads are evenly worn and can be easily changed.

Disc Brake and Drum Brake Brake Kit at RP-TOOLS

We offer a range of tools for brake systems, for disc and drum brakes, devices for brake bleeding, brake fluid tester, brake testing stands, flaring tools, play tester and wheel alignment. Check out our shop.