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BRAKES
The brake system is actually composed of two
kinds of systems---Hydraulics and Friction Materials. Here's what
happens within these systems between the time your foot hits the
brake pedal and your car stops.
 Hydraulics
Master
Cylinder
When
pressure is applied to the brake pedal, the master cylinder creates
hydraulic pressure which pushes brake fluid to the wheel brakes.
Brake
Lines and Hoses
Steel
brake lines and high pressure rubber hoses are the avenues through which
the pressurized brake fluid travels.
Wheel
Cylinders and Calipers
These are
the hydraulic cylinders that apply pressure to the friction materials,
causing your car to stop.
Friction Materials
Disc
Brake Pads and Drum Brake Shoes
These
brake linings are composed of high temperature materials that create the
friction that stops your car.
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.
Anti-Lock Brakes: A System Built For
Safety
Computer-controlled anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are a recently
developed safety feature. When sudden stops are made, the ABS prevents
wheel lock-up. The system is comprised of wheel-speed sensors that monitor
wheel rotation, computer-controlled hydraulics that pulse the brakes on
and off rapidly, and the on-board computer.
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 During the month of May,
Nordonia Tire & Service, along
with eight other Northeast Ohio auto repair facilities have
teamed up to offer free brakes pads or shoes with any brake
repair service, and donating 10% of the proceeds to Berea
Children's Home and Family Services, in the
"Brakes for Kids!" promotion.
See
www.Brakes4Kids.com
for more details.
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2011 Brakes For Kids Program!
Thank you to all
clients who participated in this years Brakes for Kids event during the
month of May. Thanks to your generous support, Nordonia Tire & Service,
along with eight other shops, were able to raise $24,000 for the Berea
Children's Home and Family Services. We truly appreciate your support and
hope to continue to work together to benefit our community.
Brakes For Kids Program raised $24,000 for
Berea Children's Home & Family Services
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