This Fine Print video is a detailed look at brake rotors and pads. In the first video, we discussed brake lines, fluid, rotors and more. All of the info applies to vehicles like Silverado, Accord, Ford Mustang, Mazda3, and even McLarens. Vehicles every year burn through millions of brake pads and rotors, in this series we try to logically explain brake systems.

Part 1: Fundementals of Braking:
   • How Do Brakes Work on a Car?  

The Following Products Were Shown: (Not Sponsored)
Carbotech Brake Pads - XP12 and 1521
Essex AP Racing Radical Calipers and CP8350
https://www.essexparts.com

Index:

00:00 - 00:37 Intro
00:37 - 2:20 Brake Pad Basics and Temperatures
2:20 - 3:28 MU - Coeffient of Friction Chart and Heat Ranges
3:28 - 4:27 Pad Materials - Organic
4:27 - 5:10 Pad Materials - Ceramic
5:10 - 6:21 Pad Materials - Semi Metallic
6:21 - 7:00 Pad Materials - Full Metallic
7:00 - 8:02 Temp Charts and Brake Fade
8:02 - 11:05 What is the Best Brake Pad?
11:05 - 13:08 Brake Rotors Pros and Cons- Vented Blanks
13:08 - 14:00 Slotted Rotors
14:00 - 14:55 Heat Cracks and Heat Checking
14:55 - 16:00 Cross Drilled Rotors
16:00 - 17:39 Cryo Treated Rotors
17:39 - 19:41 Two Piece Rotors and Big Brakes
19:41 - 21:36 Carbon Ceramic Pros and Cons
21:36 Bedding Brakes, Burnishing and Stopping Squeaks