How the break work?
You're driving along quite happily when, all of a sudden, a dog runs out into the road just in front of you.
You have a split second to react to what's happened. When you stamp on the brakes, you confidently expect they'll bring you to a halt in time.
How can you be so sure?
Because brakes use the power of science and thankfully, for the most part, science doesn't let us down!
Today’s vehicle braking systems involve many different components working together to help you to stop and manoeuvre your vehicle in a controlled manner.
The key components of your vehicle braking system include a master cylinder, servo, brake callipers, brake fluid and cylinders, disks, drums, pads and shoes.
All the components are linked by a series of brake hoses and brake pipes
The brake pedal is connected to the master cylinder located within the engine compartment.
The cylinder is filled with brake fluid. When you push down the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure is created in the master cylinder, brake fluid is pressurised along a series of brake pipes and hoses to the hydraulically activated pistons in each wheel's hub assembly that force the friction material on your pads or shoes on to rotating parts, and that's what stops your car.
There are two types of brake assembly commonly available – disc brakes and drum brakes.
In addition, the majority of modern cars are fitted with ABS as standard.
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