1. General

Based on signals from the speed sensors, the Skid Control ECU senses the rotational speed of the wheels as well as the vehicle speed. During braking, although the rotational speed of the Read more What is Skid Control ECU? ›

The brake actuator consists of the pressure holding solenoid valve, pressure reduction solenoid valve, pump, motor, and reservoir. When the brake actuator receives a signal from the Skid Control ECU, the Read more Brake Actuator Description ›

1. Lever type

Mainly used in passenger and commercial

vehicles.

2. Stick type

Used in some commercial vehicles.

3. Pedal type

Used in some passenger and highgrade vehicles. Nowadays the Read more Parking Brake Types of Parking Brake Lever ›

There are several types, depending on the type of rear brakes.

1. Foot brake sharing type

(1) Drum brake type

This type uses the drum brake body to hold the tire. The rear wheel foot brake is Read more Types of Parking Brake Body ›

To prevent the tires from locking and the loosing the ability to turn the steering wheel during emergency braking, it is effective to repeatedly depress and release the brake. There is no time to do this, Read more Control Idea of ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ›

In order to decrease the speed of a running vehicle and bring it to a stop, it is necessary to generate force to slow the rotation of the tires. When the driver operates the brake pedal, the brake device Read more Outline of an Automotive Brakes ›

The brake system consists of the following components.

1. Brake pedal

2. Brake booster

3. Master cylinder

4. Proportioning valve (P valve)

5. Foot brake

(1) Disc brake

(2) Drum brake

6. Read more What is the Brake Systems? ›

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 ›

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 ? ›

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 ›