Braking System

The braking system is designed so that through the operation of its components can stop the vehicle at will of the driver. The basis of operation of the brake master system is the transmission of force through a fluid that expands the pressure exerted by the driver to stop the car achieve with minimal effort. The construction characteristics of the braking systems are designed to achieve the minimum deceleration set in the standards.

The brake system is constituted by two systems:

The system that is responsible for slowing the vehicle during normal operation (hydraulic operation).

The auxiliary or emergency system to be used in case of detention principal failure (mechanical operation).

Each of the components of the braking systems is capable of accurate operation, so that the brakes are operating efficiently. Use of inspection procedures presented here, like, "Guide of the main problems," help determine the condition of brake systems and their needs for service.

Braking system components

Brake pedal: metal part that transmits the force exerted by the driver to make less effort to get the time to transmit the force. The brake pedal is part of the "pedal", which are placed 2 or 3 individual levers allow us to manage the major vehicle systems.

Master Cylinder: It is responsible for the strength to create the friction that slows the vehicle properly. Pressing the brake lever, move the inner elements of the pump, generating the force required for breaking the vehicle; basically, the pump is a cylinder with several openings where a piston moves inside, provided with a sealing system and an opposition to the movement system, so that when effort ceases, to return to its rest position.The holes are the pump has to admit that their internal elements or expelled with the corresponding hydraulic fluid pressure.

Pipes: The pipes are responsible for bringing the pressure generated by the pump to different receptors, which are characterized by rigid metal pipes that become flexible when moving from frame to pressure receiving member. These flexible parts are called "hoses" and absorb the oscillations of the wheels during vehicle operation. The adjustment of the rigid pipe or flexible coupling is usually done with conical, although in some cases the seal is achieved through deformable washers (copper or aluminum).

Bowler (internal expanding brakes): A combination of a cylinder which can move one or two pistons, depending on whether the bowler is blind at one end or has holes on both sides (the two pistons moving in the opposite outwards from the cylinder. The bowler receptors pump pressure generated can be mounted in either brake systems that currently exist.

Brake pedal. Verification

1) Apply and release a force on the brake pedal (with the engine running) to see if the pedal assistance for some kind of noise or interference. This should have a smooth, without any noise.

2) Push the brake pedal from one side to the other and observe the movement. The excessive lateral movement of the pedal indicates wear on the housing or attachment thereof which makes it difficult for ...