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A brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction.
A schematic illustrating the major components of a hydraulic disc brake system. A hydraulic brake is an arrangement of braking mechanism which uses brake fluid, typically containing glycol ethers or diethylene glycol, to transfer pressure from the controlling mechanism to the braking mechanism.
- Master Cylinder. The brake master cylinder pushes hydraulic fluid down into the brake lines from the brake fluid reservoir. Most master cylinders are actually split into two or more individual cylinders for safety reasons.
- Brake Rotor (Disc Brakes) Each wheel of a vehicle has a brake rotor that spins while the vehicle is in motion. The brake pad and caliper come into contact with the rotor, creating the necessary friction to slow down the disc.
- Brake Drum (Drum Brakes) The brake drum is the alternative to a brake rotor when you have a drum brake system. So how does it work? As your car’s wheel spins, the brake drum component rotates along with it.
- Brake Pad (Disc Brakes) In a disc brake system, the brake pad and its caliper create friction as they rub against the spinning brake disc. Brake pads are made out of different materials, that affect their longevity and optimum heat range.
Mar 4, 2024 · Brake calipers are a crucial component of a car’s braking system that help reduce the spin of the rotor inside the wheel to halt the vehicle. When brakes are applied, the calipers squeeze and press the pads in an effort to reduce the speed of the vehicle, performing the braking operation.
The brake disc (or rotor) is the rotating part of a wheel’s disc brake assembly, against which the brake pads are applied. The material is typically gray iron, a form of cast iron. The design of the discs varies somewhat.
Aug 16, 2000 · Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car – but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.
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