Brakes
What does the brake drum do? The brake drum is a component in a vehicle’s drum brake system, which is commonly found on older vehicles and some light-duty trucks. The brake drum acts as a housing for the brake shoes, which are the friction elements that stop the...
What does the brake master cylinder do? The brake master cylinder holds the brake fluid when it is not being used. It connects to the rest of your braking system using brake pipes and hoses, which transfer the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder when you step...
What is a brake imbalance? A brake imbalance means that the brakes on one side of a vehicle are working more than the brakes on the other side. Ideally, brakes should apply the same amount of force on both sides for even and effective stopping. When there’s an...
What do brake hoses do? Brake hoses are an important component of a vehicle’s braking system. They are responsible for moving brake fluid from the brake master cylinder to the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. The brake hoses are made of a durable, flexible...
What does the hand/parking brake cable do? To put things simply, the hand/parking brake cable connects your hand/parking brake to the rest of your car’s braking system. The parking brake cable connects the parking brake (also known as the handbrake, foot brake, ...
What does the ABS System do? Most vehicles from the early 1990s onwards have an anti-lock braking system (ABS) which controls brake pressure to each wheel while braking to prevent each wheel from locking up or skidding. The result is safer driving and reduced risk of...
