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System Component Description

The disc brake system consists of the following:

Disc Brake Pads:  Applies mechanical output force (from hydraulic brake calipers) to friction surfaces of brake rotors.

Disc Brake Rotors:  Uses mechanical output force applied to friction surfaces from disc brake pads to slow speed of tire and wheel assembly rotation.

Disc Brake Pad Hardware:  Secures disc brake pads firmly in proper relationship to hydraulic brake calipers; enables sliding motion of brake pads when mechanical output force is applied.

Disc Brake Caliper Hardware:  Provides mounting for hydraulic brake caliper, secures caliper firmly in proper relationship to caliper bracket; enables sliding motion of brake caliper to brake pads when mechanical output force is applied.

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