What is a basic description of a brake system?
A brake is a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a machine or vehicle. The brake system is composed of the following basic components: The master cylinder which is located under the hood, and is directly connected to the brake pedal, converts your foot’s mechanical pressure into hydraulic pressure. Brake lines and flexible brake hoses connect the master cylinder to the slave cylinders located at each wheel. Brake fluid fills the brake lines, hoses, calipers, and resevior. Shoes and brake pads are pushed by the slave cylinders to contact the drums and rotors thus causing friction which slows the car down.
