In order to minimize the required pedal effort applied by the driver while braking, assistance is provided for brake input force. It enhances the output and efficiency of braking system. Power brake ...

"It's all about the boost," say the technicians at ABS Power Brake Company. Brake boosters and master cylinders-they're not the most glamorous parts of a brake system, especially when compared to the ...

We've really been enjoying project C3 Triple-Ex, especially now that we've installed our 427ci "LS7 Killer" small-block, but we've recently encountered an issue common to street engines with ...

In the wide, wide world of automotive terminology, there are a number of parts with names that are pretty logical and help to understand how cars work. Slang words aside, like a spider hose, some ...

It's no secret that hot rodders love horsepower; there's nothing quite like the exhilaration of acceleration. Well, that's not exactly true-making a panic stop can crank up the adrenaline output ...

SINGAPORE - If conventional cars use a vacuum-assisted booster for the brakes, how do hybrid and electric cars perform the same function? Electric vehicles (EVs) have no engine to produce a vacuum, ...

If this isn't your first time around the block building a vintage street machine or muscle car, you know at some point you'll get to the fork in the road where you either make a concession in the ...

An electro-hydraulic braking system is one that effectively does away with the direct connection between the brake pedal and the car's braking system. These set-ups, which are the first step towards a ...

In power brake systems, which are found on virtually all vehicles, the brake booster is a component that multiplies the force the driver applies to the brake pedal. If the booster fails, excessive ...