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Which adjustment does a disc brake require in service?

  • A.Adjustment of the caliper
  • B.Adjustment of the pushrod at the master cylinder, which compensates for the wear of the friction material in service
  • C.None, since the seal provides automatic adjustment
  • D.Periodic adjustment of the pad clearance, which is set with a feeler gauge between the pad and the disc surface

Answer: C

The seal rollback mechanism keeps the running clearance constant whatever the pad thickness. Drum brakes need adjustment, which is where the habit comes from. Only the parking brake on a rear caliper may need attention. Naming the cost of a choice alongside its benefit is what turns a fact into a design decision. The order in which the effects act is what decides the outcome, so it is worth establishing first. The shared behaviour explains why these belong together and the differences explain why both exist.

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