Parts of Brake System in Car
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is the part of the brake system that the driver presses to slow down or stop the car. When the brake pedal is pressed, it activates the master cylinder, which in turn sends brake fluid to the brake calipers.
Master Cylinder
The master cylinder is the part of the brake system that converts the force applied to the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure. The master cylinder has two pistons, one that is connected to the brake pedal and one that is connected to the brake lines. When the brake pedal is pressed, the piston that is connected to the brake pedal pushes against the piston that is connected to the brake lines, which in turn sends brake fluid to the brake calipers.
Brake Lines
The brake lines are the part of the brake system that carry brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brake calipers. The brake lines are made of steel or rubber and are routed through the chassis of the car. The brake lines are connected to the master cylinder at one end and to the brake calipers at the other end.
Brake Calipers
The brake calipers are the part of the brake system that apply pressure to the brake pads, which in turn stop the car. The brake calipers are mounted on the wheels of the car and have two pistons, one for each brake pad. When the brake pedal is pressed, the master cylinder sends brake fluid to the brake calipers. The brake fluid pushes the pistons in the brake calipers, which in turn push the brake pads against the brake rotors.
Brake Rotors
The brake rotors are the part of the brake system that the brake pads rub against to stop the car. The brake rotors are made of cast iron or steel and are mounted on the wheels of the car. The brake rotors have a series of slots and holes that allow the brake pads to grip the rotors more effectively.
Brake Pads
The brake pads are the part of the brake system that rub against the brake rotors to stop the car. The brake pads are made of a friction material that is designed to create a lot of friction when it rubs against the brake rotors. The brake pads are mounted on the brake calipers and are pressed against the brake rotors when the brake pedal is pressed.
