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Brakes

Étrier de frein

L’étrier presse les plaquettes contre le disque par pression hydraulique.

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Brake system flow

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Master cylinder Brake hoses & lines Brake caliper Brake pads Brake disc

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What it does

  • Abrite plaquettes et piston
  • Applique la force de freinage

When it fails

  • Traction d’un côté
  • Une roue plus chaude
  • Frein qui traîne
  • Fuite de liquide

How to diagnose

  1. Vérifiez les glissières
  2. Sentez chaque disque
  3. Testez le piston

Maintenance

  • Lubrifiez les glissières
  • Remplacez les étriers qui fuient
Use the diagnosis order. When a part fails, confirm each hypothesis with measurements before replacing anything — codes and symptoms overlap.
Related part

Maître-cylindre

Le maître-cylindre convertit la force de pédale en pression hydraulique.

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