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TYPES OF BRAKES
DISC BRAKING SYSTEMS
Disc brake systems consist of a Disc brake rotor, this
attaches to the wheel and caliper, which holds the disc brake pads.
The hydraulic pressure form the Master Cylinder causes the Caliper Piston
to clamp the Disc brake rotor between the disc brake pads.
What this does is creates friction between the pads and the rotor,
causing your vehicle to slow down to a stop. DRUM
BRAKING SYSTEM
Drum brake systems consist of a brake drum attached to the
wheel, a wheel cylinder, brake shoes, and brake return springs.
Hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder makes the wheel cylinders
press the brake shoes against the brake drum.
This creates friction between the shoes and drum, which slows the vehicle
down to a stop. PARKING
BRAKE SYSTEM
The parking brake uses cable to mechanically apply the
brakes (usually the rear brake). This
is used to prevent the car from moving when not being driven. ANTI-LOCK
BRAKING SYSTEM
The
computer-controlled anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a newly developed safety
feature. When sudden stops occur,
the ABS prevents wheel lock-up. The system consists of a wheel-speed sensor that monitors
wheel rotation, computer-controlled hydraulics that pulse the brakes on and off
to help prevent a brake lock-up. KEY
BENEFITS
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