The brakes allow the driver to slow down or stop the vehicle as needed. Under normal driving conditions, the driver has enough time to anticipate the need and for the vehicle to gradually slow down. However, some situations require quick use of the system to avoid an accident. In such cases, the correctness of the braking system is crucial from the point of view of the safety of passengers and other traffic participants.
The brake system should be checked regularly or immediately when you suspect that there is some problem. Neglect can lead to increased repair costs and brake failure while driving.
Inspection and repair are performed by an expert who knows the braking system, the principle of operation, the elements, and the procedures of operation. In this chapter, you have the opportunity to get acquainted with the basic recommendations and procedures for the maintenance, testing, and repair of the brake system.
Pressing the brake pedal in the hydraulic system creates pressure through the lines and hoses transmitted by the brake fluid to the brake unit. The correctness of the brakes on the vehicle depends on the correctness of the hydraulic system. Therefore it is necessary to periodically check, maintain and repair all elements of the hydraulic system.
On lower and middle-class vehicles, there are often drum brakes on the rear wheels. Drum brakes are cheaper and easily adapt to the parking brake. They require regular monitoring of brake pad wear and the condition of other brake elements.
Modern passenger vehicles are almost always equipped with disc brakes on at least the front two wheels, and many manufacturers use them on all four wheels.
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