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References
- Vehicle Safety and Equipment - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accessed 2024-06-20Supports safety standards, diagnostics, and replacement requirements for brake parts.
- Fuel Efficiency - United States Department of Energy, accessed 2024-06-20Provides context for material choices and effects of brake system condition on vehicle efficiency.
- Materials Technologies - United States Department of Energy, accessed 2024-06-20Covers developments in brake material science, including non-asbestos, ceramic, and semi-metallic technologies.
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