Bleeding the hydraulic brake system.
Before bleeding the hydraulic brakes, it is important to:
- replenish the fluid in the master cylinder to the required level,
- unscrew or remove the plug …

Typical faults and malfunctions of particular types of brakes.
The brakes used in motor vehicles most often suffer from the following disadvantages: oily brake shoes, misalignment of brake pedal play, air in …

The principle of operation of the vacuum assisting mechanism.
The principle of operation of the vacuum assisting mechanism, connected to the engine pickup. If the brake pedal is released, the inside of the cylinder is connected to …

Braking assist mechanisms used in the trailer.
The effectiveness of the hydraulic brakes is limited by the physical abilities of the driver. To brake a large truck or bus, driver must use …

Overrun brakes of trailers called overrun brakes.
Some trailers, especially used in agriculture, are equipped with mechanical brakes, called overrun brakes. The principle of their operation is …

The principle of operation of air brakes in a trailer.
The trailer brakes are operated as follows: When the brake pedal of the towing vehicle is depressed, the brake valve also opens, controlling …

Air brakes, mechanical – semi-trailers and trailers.
Semi-trailers and trailers are usually equipped with air brakes, although some trailers still have mechanical brakes.…