System Component Description

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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 Antilock Brake System 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.