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Brake Animation

June 1, 2006 by Alborz Fallah  




This animation demonstrates the basics of hydraulic disc and drum brakes in action. As the brake pedal is pressed, the piston in the master cylinder sends pressure (via the brake lines) to the wheel cylinders within the caliper and the drum brake. The pad-to-disc and shoe-to-drum friction stops the vehicle, converting its momentum into heat energy.

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  1. zoki says:

    tgwe4t5ytery

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