MODULE IV

BRAKE SYSTEM

Components of Brake System

Lesson 1
Types of Brakes
Lesson 2
Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Brake
Lesson 3 System

MODULE IV

BRAKE SYSTEM

 INTRODUCTION
 With the rapid development of automobile manufacturing, the car will be all over
the tens of thousands of households, the increase in car traffic, a direct result of the
incidence of traffic accidents. Brake system is the guarantee of the safety of the car, its
technical condition is good or bad, directly affect the operational safety and
transportation efficiency, so the brake system is absolutely reliable. The requirements of
the car on the braking system are to have a certain braking force to ensure reliable
work in all cases, light and flexible operation. Normal braking should be good
performance, in addition to a foot sensitive, the emergency brake four rounds can not
be too long, not partial, not ring.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you should be able to do the ff.:
1. Understand the mechanism of parts of brake system
2. Familiarize with the parts and function of parts of brakes
3. Memorize the types of brakes
4. Know the type of brake to be used in different types of automobiles.
5. Know the proper brake fluid to be used
6. Understand the procedure of troubleshooting a brakes system

 DIRECTIONS/ MODULE ORGANIZER

 This module is divided into three lessons. Lesson 1 Components of brakes lesson
2 Types of Brakes lesson 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance of brake system. Each
lesson consists of learning activity to further enrich your knowledge about the lesson.
Work on these exercises carefully and submit your output to your instructor through our
Google classroom base on the assigned schedule.

Good luck and happy reading!!!

Lesson 1
  Components of
Brake System

Brake system
It is the one of the most important systems in an automobile. It consists of a
combination of interacting parts that work together to slow or stop a vehicle.

Purpose of Braking System

 To be able to slow the vehicle without affecting the engine speed.
 To be able to stop the vehicle while the engine is still running.
 To provide emergency stop of the vehicle within lowest time and distance.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Components of Brake System

1. Brake Pad
Brake pads are a component of disc brakes
used in automotive and other applications. Brake
pads are composed of steel backing plates with
friction material bound to the surface that faces
the disc brake rotor.

2. Brake Shoes
Brake shoes are the curved, metal friction plates
pressing against the inside of the brake drums to slow
the wheels.

3. Wheel Cylinder
A wheel cylinder is a component of a hydraulic drum
brake system. It is located in each wheel and is usually
positioned at the top of the wheel, above the shoes. Its
function is to exert force onto the shoes so as to bring
them into contact with the drum and stop the vehicle with
friction.

4. Brake Rotors
This is where the brake pads rub against to
create the friction to stop the car.
5. Brake Calipers
Brake calipers are a vital part of your vehicle's
braking system. Brake calipers squeeze the brake
pads against the surface of the brake rotor to slow or
stop the vehicle.

6. Brake Pedals
A foot pedal that moves the piston in the
master cylinder when stepped.

7. Master Cylinder
Master cylinder is a hydraulic device in
which cylinder and one or two pistons are
arranged in such a manner that the mechanical
force applied by the driver of a vehicle either by
brake pedal is converted into hydraulic pressure

which in turn transferred to the brake caliper

for braking.

8. Brake Line
Brake lines are tubes that carry brake
fluid
between brake components.

9. Brake Hose
 A brake hose is made of rubber. It is to carry brake fluid from a brake line
fixed to the car’s body the rest of the way to the brake caliper on the wheel. Its
flexibility is what allows the wheel to move with the suspension.

10. Brake Fluid Reservoir

Brake fluid reservoirs are canisters that
connect to the brake master cylinder. The brake
fluid reservoir stores your vehicle's brake fluid and
protects it so that your hydraulic braking system can
work properly.

11. Brake Fluid

Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that is not compressible fluid
and it is used to transfer force into pressure, and to amplify braking
force

12. Vacuum Power Booster

Vacuum power brake boosters use
vacuum to amplify braking power.

13. Combination Valve

Combination valves include a metering valve, a proportioning valve, and a
pressure differential switch. This valve does a combination of things and is made up
of several different segments doing many different things.
14. Parking Brake or Hand Brake
The parking brake, also known as a hand brake or emergency brake (e-
brake), is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked.
Historically, it was also used to help perform an emergency stop should the main
hydraulic brakes fail.