1. Elasticity
If a force (load) is applied to an object made of a material such as rubber, it will create stress (deformation) in that object. When that force is released, the object will return to Read more Concepts of suspension Springs
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Brake Operations
When the brake pedal is depressed, the force is transmitted via the push rod to the master cylinder where the piston is pushed.
The force of the hydraulic pressure generated inside the master cylinder Read more Brake Operations
Shift Valve
1. Roles of components
The gears are shifted by switching the operation of the clutches and brakes. The shift valves switch the fluid passage that causes the hydraulic pressure to be applied on the Read more Shift Valve
What is a Brake Booster ?
1. General
The brake booster is a device that utilizes the difference between the engine vacuum and the atmospheric pressure to generate a strong force (power boost) that is proportional to the pedal Read more What is a Brake Booster ?
Tandem Brake Booster
A tandem brake booster is a device that has two vacuum chambers positioned in series and obtains a large power boost without having to increase the piston’s size.
1. Brakes not applied
The air valve Read more Tandem Brake Booster
Reaction mechanism of Brake Pedal
1. General
This mechanism is provided to reduce brake pedal kickback, thereby improving pedal “feel”, by causing only half of the feedback pressure to be applied to the pedal (the other half being Read more Reaction mechanism of Brake Pedal
Function Check of Brake Booster
The brake booster utilizes the difference between the engine vacuum and the atmospheric pressure to generate a power boost. Therefore, the brake booster function can be checked by conducting the following Read more Function Check of Brake Booster
What is a Proportioning Valve?
1. General
The proportioning valve (P valve) is placed between the brake line master cylinder and the rear wheelÅfs wheel cylinder. This device obtains proper braking force to shorten the braking distance Read more What is a Proportioning Valve?
Types of P Valve
1. Dual P Valve
The dual P valve is used in diagonal brake piping in FF vehicles. Basically, it may be considered as a pair of P valves operating side by side. Each of the two P valves operates Read more Types of P Valve
ABS with EBD
The EBD control utilizes ABS, helping realize the proper brake force distribution between front and rear wheels in accordance with the driving conditions. In addition, during cornering braking, it also Read more ABS with EBD