Hydraulic Brake System: Description

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 2 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 is achieved through Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP), which is a function of the ABS modulator. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article 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.