System Component Description

The brake assist system consists of the following:

Brake Pedal

Receives, multiplies and transfers brake system input force from driver.

Brake Pedal Pushrod

Transfers multiplied input force received from brake pedal to brake booster.

Hydraulic Brake Booster

Uses power steering fluid pressure to decrease effort required by driver when applying brake system input force.

Power Steering System

Supplies pressurized power steering fluid used by hydraulic brake booster to decrease brake pedal effort.