Complete Brake Repair and Service!

Disk brake systems work by using hydraulic pressure to press a pad against the rotor to slow the vehicle. When the brake pedal is pressed, it acts upon the piston in the master cylinder which sends pressure via the brake lines to the caliper. The pad-to-rotor friction stops the wheel from turning.

The rotor is a circular plate that is gripped by the brake pads in order to slow the vehicle.

The brake pad is friction material that is pressed against the rotor to stop the wheel from turning.

The caliper holds the brake pads. It straddles the rotor and uses hydraulic pressure from the brake lines, along with internal pistons, to force the brake pads against the rotor.

The brake pedal works as a lever to apply pressure against the master cylinder.

The master cylinder moves brake fluid under pressure to the rest of the braking system.

The brake drum is a heavy flat-topped cylinder, which is usually located between the wheel rim and the drive wheel. When the brakes are applied, the friction material of the brake shoes is forced into contact with the brake drum to slow the rotation of the wheels.

The wheel cylinder is a cylinder that contains pistons which use hydraulic force from the master cylinder to push the brake pads against the brake drum.

The brake shoe holds the brake lining and is used to force the lining against the drum when the brake is depressed.

The master cylinder moves brake fluid under pressure to rest of the braking system.