eli5 Why do trains with steel wheels have traction on steel rails, but if your brakes on your car are used up and become steel on steel they dont work anymore? 1.13K viewsDecember 31, 2023 Question100.55K October 6, 2023 0 Comments eli5 Why do trains with steel wheels have traction on steel rails, but if your brakes on your car are used up and become steel on steel they dont work anymore? In: 1231 29 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted October 6, 2023 0 Comments Car brakes actually work decently well when the pad is completely worn and its the steel backing against the disk/drum. Many folks get to this point and have no idea its happening. You are viewing 1 out of 29 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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