What does the brake pedal mean?
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Brake pedal is the pedal that limits power, namely the pedal of the foot brake (service brake), used for deceleration and stopping. The brake pedal is one of the five major operating components in car driving, with a very high frequency of use. How the driver controls it directly affects the safety of car driving. The brake pedal is commonly known as stepping on the brake. There is a small pedal on the brake connected to the brake lever, hence this pedal is also called the "brake pedal"; there is also a small pedal on the clutch, called the clutch pedal. The clutch is on the left, and the brake is on the right (aligned with the accelerator, with the accelerator on the right). The brake pedal fixes a wheel or disc on the high-speed shaft of the machine, and installs corresponding brake shoes, bands, or discs on the machine base, which generate braking torque under external force.
The brake pedal is the one used for braking, the thing you frequently press with your right foot when sitting in the driver's seat. It's mainly used to slow down or completely stop the car. When I first got my driver's license, my instructor repeatedly emphasized pressing it gently rather than stomping on it, as doing so could easily stall the engine or cause a sudden stop and fall. After driving for a while, I realized that if the pedal feels soft when pressed, it might indicate insufficient brake fluid or air in the system, requiring immediate inspection. If it feels unusually hard to press, there might be an issue with the power assist system. Remember, don't wait for the warning light to come on before addressing it; paying attention to its response during normal driving can prevent a lot of trouble.
