What Causes Hard Brake Pedal and Ineffective Braking?
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Brake line air or oil leakage, faulty brake master cylinder causing soft braking, or excessively thin brake pads. Below is expanded information: 1. Brake Definition: Braking, also called deceleration, refers to the action of stopping or reducing the speed of moving locomotives, vehicles, other transportation tools, or machinery. The general principle involves fixing a wheel or disc on the machine's high-speed shaft and installing matching brake shoes, bands, or discs on the machine base to generate braking torque under external force. The brake device is a mechanical deceleration mechanism, also known as a retarder. The car brake pedal is located below the steering wheel. Pressing it activates the brake linkage, transmitting pressure to the brake shoes on the brake drum, which then clamp the brake disc to slow or stop the vehicle. The manual brake (handbrake) is beside the gearshift, connected to the brake rod. 2. Brake Master Cylinder: The brake master cylinder, also called the main hydraulic cylinder, primarily functions to push brake fluid to individual wheel cylinders to actuate the pistons.