The brake pedal is connected to the master cylinder located within the engine compartment. The cylinder is filled with
brake fluid. When you push down the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure is created in the master cylinder, brake fluid is
pressurised along a series of brake pipes and hoses to the hydraulically activated pistons in each wheel's hub assembly
that force the friction material on your pads or shoes on to rotating parts, and that's what stops your car. There are
two types of brake assembly commonly available – disc brakes and drum brakes. In addition, the majority of modern cars
are fitted with ABS as standard.
