Brake System Flashcards
What is the function of the brake pedal?
Allows the driver to apply pressure to activate the brake system.
When pressed, it activates the hydraulic brake fluid system.
Where is the brake pedal located?
Inside the car, near the driver’s feet.
What is the function of the master cylinder?
Generates hydraulic pressure to activate the brakes.
When the brake pedal is pressed, the master cylinder pushes brake fluid through the brake lines.
Where is the master cylinder located?
In the engine bay, near the brake booster.
What is the function of brake fluid?
Transmits pressure from the brake pedal to the brake components.
Brake fluid is pumped through the brake lines and activated at each wheel.
Where is brake fluid located?
Inside the brake lines, flowing from the master cylinder to each brake.
What is the function of brake pads?
Create friction with the brake rotors to slow the wheels.
When the brake pedal is pressed, the brake pads squeeze against the rotor, generating friction.
Where are brake pads located?
At each wheel, positioned around the brake rotor.
What is the function of brake rotors?
Provide a surface for the brake pads to apply friction and slow the car.
The brake pads grip the rotating brake rotors to slow the wheel’s motion.
Where are brake rotors located?
Attached to each wheel.
What is the function of brake calipers?
Holds the brake pads and squeezes them against the brake rotors.
Hydraulic force moves the caliper, pressing the brake pads against the rotor to create friction.
Where are brake calipers located?
Mounted over the brake rotors.
What is the function of brake lines?
Transport brake fluid to the brake components.
Brake fluid travels through the lines from the master cylinder to the brake calipers.
Where are brake lines located?
Running along the underside of the vehicle, connecting the master cylinder to the brakes.
What is the function of the brake booster?
Increases the force applied to the brakes.
Uses vacuum or hydraulic pressure to amplify the braking force, reducing the effort required by the driver.
