In a disc brake system, the pads press against
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Correct answer to question 72 (Auto & Shop Information): the rotor
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The calliper squeezes a pad against each face of the spinning rotor, and friction turns the car's motion into heat. Drum brakes use shoes pushing outward instead.
Updated: November 2026
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