Your brake system is the most important safety feature on your car. That’s why it is important to make sure that you have the parts, tools, and knowledge to do the job right.
Below is a list of the main parts of a car brake system. We have included both the components of the disc and drum brake systems. Most modern vehicles have disc brakes on all four corners, but some economy cars still use drum brakes in the rear. The brake pedal is one of the most important components of your car’s braking system.
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.
Most modern cars have brakes on all four wheels, operated by a hydraulic system . The brakes may be disc type or drum type. The front brakes play a greater part in stopping the car than the rear ones, because braking throws the car weight forward on to the front wheels.
Learn how your brakes slow and stop your car, and how to tell if your brakes aren't working properly. Brakes are your vehicle’s most important safety system.
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Typical, medium-duty, hydraulic brake system with front discs (red circuit) and rear drums (green circuit). Boost, or assist (blue circuit), is provided by an engine-driven pump, although the power ...
Your car's brake system is one of its most critical components. It should come as no surprise that the brake system is responsible for stopping your vehicle and keeping it stationary as long as your ...