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What happens in the brake system of a car from the time a driver steps on the brake pedal to the time the car stops?
First the driver puts pressure in the foot brake, which then pushes a small piston, the piston then exerts pressure in the brake fluid. Then the increased pressure is transmitted through the fluid in the brake lines to a larger piston within the wheels of the car. Each piston pushes in a brake pad which the rubs against the brake disc, and the wheels motion is slowed down by the force of friction.
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Is the emergency brake a hydraulic system that is automatically actuated when the driver depresses the brake pedal?
No, the regular brake system is a hydraulic system that is actuated when the driver depresses the brake pedal. The emergency brake is a direct mechanical system that is manually actuated when the driver pulls the hand lever or depresses the emergency brake pedal, which is separate from the brake pedal.
True or false a car's brake system multiplies the force of the driver's tap on the brake pedal?
true!
What does a brake booster do?
a brake booster supplies power to the brake system. this takes the hard out of the brake pedal allowing brakes to work harder with less effort or pressure on pedal from the driver
What happens when the brake pedal is released?
Pressure is released from the hydraulic system and brake pistons relax.
Is it true that a car's break system multiples the force of the driver's tap on the brake pedal?
Yes.
Does a car's brake system multiply the force of the driver's tap on the brake pedal?
Yes. Most cars have a hydraulic braking system that uses a vacuum servo (or booster). It is a mechanical device between the brake pedal and the master cylinder piston. The booster uses the engine's manifold vacuum to amplify the force applied from the brake pedal.
What brake pedal is the cause of air being in the brake system?
The brake pedal has nothing to do with it. If air is in the system then bleed the brakes.
What are some signals that may indicate a problem with your brake system?
If you step on the brake pedal while the car is moving, and nothing happens.
Where is the brake located in a car?
The brake pedal in a car is typically located on the left side of the driver's footwell, next to the accelerator pedal. When pressed, it activates the braking system to slow down or stop the vehicle.
What does the brake pedal assembly uses a mechanical lever for?
Increase the driver's force on the brake pedal applied to the master cylinder
What does Brake Assist system mean?
Basically, a brake assist system monitors the driver?s use of the brake pedal, automatically sensing an attempt to stop the car as a result of panic. It then generates very high braking power, even when the driver is only pressing lightly on the brake pedal. When this is used together with anti-lock braking systems, it results in faster and safer braking. Source: http://www.brakeassist.com
How does the driver's effort convert into braking force?
When a driver applies the brake pedal, force is transmitted through the brake system to the brake pads which press against the brake rotors. The friction between the pads and rotors slows down the rotation of the wheels, converting the driver's effort into braking force that stops the vehicle.
