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Brake Systems Flashcards

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Vacuum Power Booster

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It helps boost the performance of the brakes and helps the driver apply pressure on the brake pedal easier.

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Brake Fluid Reservoir

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Canisters that connect to the brake master cylinder

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Master Cylinder

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Converts pressure that was on the brake pedal to hydraulic pressure by giving brake fluid to the brake circuit and manually controlling that due to mechanical force

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Brake Pedal

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Connect to the Master cylinder and vacuum power booster, its purpose is to apply pressure to the master cylinder

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Brake Line

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It uses the brake fluid to apply pressure on the brake calipers and then applied friction to the rotor with brake pads

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Brake Hose

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Carries brake fluid from a brake line fixed to a car’s body the rest of the way to the caliper on the wheel

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Parking Brake Cables

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Make a necessary force to make a car stop

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Parking Brake Adjusters

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Unscrews a little bit when it turns so it fills the gap

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Wheel Hub

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The wheel hub is connected/sits between the suspension hub and the wheel, its purpose is to help the wheel spin freely. It is also connected to the steering system

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Wheel Studs

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To connect and align the rim to the wheel hub, they are threaded to screw on the lugs to tighten the connection between the rim and the wheel hub

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Dust Cap

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Prevents Dirt, Dust, and debris from getting onto the other side of what its covering

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Brake Pad

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Applies to pressure towards the Brake Caliper using hydraulic pressure

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Slide Pin

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It is to help ensure that the brake caliper stays together during operation

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14
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Bleed valve

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It is there to bleed liquids/gas out of the brake system.

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15
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Caliper

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Houses the main system of the disc brake system, houses the brake pad and pistons

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16
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Rotor/disc

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Part of the disc brake system, connected to the wheel hub and ensures contact between itself and the brake pad to stop the vehicle

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Wheel Cylinder

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Applies pressure on the brake shoe, which then is pressed agaisnt the drum which slows and stops the car

18
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Return Springs

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it returns the brake shoe to its original position

19
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Brake shoe

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It pushes agaisnt the brake on the inside and slows down the wheel

20
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Brake adjuster

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Compensates for wear in both brake lining and bake drum while maintaining a constant stroke

21
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Anchor Point

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Prevents the shoes from rotating with the drums

22
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Backing Plate

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Provides the braking shoes with the required grip to stop a vehicle using friction as force

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