System Component Description
The hydraulic brake system consists of the following:
Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Reservoir Contains supply of brake fluid for the hydraulic brake system.
Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Converts mechanical input force into hydraulic output pressure.
Hydraulic output pressure is distributed from the master cylinder through two hydraulic circuits, supplying diagonally-opposed wheel apply circuits.
Hydraulic Brake Pressure Balance Control System Regulates brake fluid pressure delivered to hydraulic brake wheel circuits, in order to control the distribution of braking force.
Pressure balance control on non-ABS equipped vehicles, is achieved through a proportioning valve assembly.
Pressure balance control on ABS equipped vehicles, is achieved through dynamic rear proportioning (DRP), which is a function of the ABS modulator. Refer to ABS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION in the Anti-lock Brake System article for specific information on the operation of DRP.
Hydraulic Brake Pipes and Flexible Brake Hoses Carries brake fluid to and from hydraulic brake system components.
Hydraulic Brake Wheel Apply Components Converts hydraulic input pressure into mechanical output force.