11.8.2016

Brakes


Handbrake wire


Transmits the braking command from handbrake lever to the handbrake


Brake disc and brake caliper


Brake caliper pushes the brake pads against the brake disc and the car stops


Brake drum


Helps the car to slow down when the brake shoes press against the brake drum


Brake hose


Brake fluid goes through the brake hose

















Speed sensor and brake pipe

Brake fluid goes through the brake pipe. Speed sensor transmits the information of cars speed to the ABS-unit



Brake fluid tank and brake cylinder


Brake fluid is in a brake fluid tank. When the brakes are pressed down, the brake cylinder divides braking power to all the brakes










Brake booster's underpressure hose


Brake booster works by the aid of underpressure hose


Brake booster


Brake booster lightens the brake pedal


ABS - hydraulic unit

ABS-hydraulic unit takes care that the brakes wont lock down


Brake shoes and brake pads
Brake shoes push against the brake drum and brake
pads against the brake disc to help the car to stop



















Brakefluids
differs from each other by their consistency and boiling temperature. Brake fluids should be changed by every two years because dampness may have accure in the brake system.