System Component Description
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The brake assist system consists of the following:
- Brake Pedal
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Receives, multiplies and transfers brake system input force from driver.
- Brake Pedal Pushrod
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Transfers multiplied input force received from brake pedal to brake booster.
- Hydraulic Brake Booster
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Uses power steering fluid pressure to decrease effort required by driver when applying brake system input force.
- Power Steering System
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Supplies pressurized power steering fluid used by hydraulic brake booster to decrease brake pedal effort.