Brakes may be broadly described as using friction, pumping, or electromagnetics. One brake may use several principles: for example, a pump may pass fluid through an orifice to create friction:
Your brake system is the most important safety feature on your car. That’s why it is important to make sure that you have the parts, tools, and knowledge to do the job right. Check out our auto brakes articles below and learn everything you need to know.
Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car - but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.