Hydraulic System: Description and Operation

Typical Brake System Operation (Part 1 Of 2):

Typical Brake System Operation (Part 2 Of 2):

VACUUM POWER
In a modern braking system, the driver of the vehicle provides force by pushing down on the brake pedal. In power brake systems, this force is increased by a vacuum-type power brake booster and is applied to the brake master cylinder. The force applied to the brake master cylinder pistons transmits pressure through the brake lines to each brake piston, resulting in braking action at each wheel.

Split System
The dual brake system is split front and rear with the front wheel brakes comprising one circuit and the rear wheel brakes, the other circuit.

The System Consists Of The Following:
^ Power brake booster
^ Brake master cylinder
^ Brake pressure control valves
^ Brake tubes and hoses
^ Anti-lock brake system (ABS) components