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Types of Brakes
Disc Brakes
Disc brakes consist of a Disc Brake Rotor, which is
attached to the wheel, and a Caliper, which holds the Disc
Brake Pads. Hydraulic pressure from the Master Cylinder causes
the Caliper Piston to clamp the Disc Brake Rotor between the
Disc Brake Pads. This creates friction between the pads and
rotor, causing your car to slow down or stop.
Drum
Brakes
Drum brakes consist of a Brake Drum attached to
the wheel, a Wheel Cylinder, Brake Shoes and Brake Return
Springs. Hydraulic pressure from the Master Cylinder causes
the Wheel Cylinder to press the Brake Shoes against the Brake
Drum. This creates friction between the shoes and drum to slow
or stop your car.
Parking
Brake
The Parking Brake uses Cables to mechanically
apply the brakes (usually the rear brake.) This is used to
prevent the car from rolling when not being driven.
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