Disc Brake Science - Braking Point
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On cars with a vacuum booster, the brake pedal pushes a rod that passes through the booster into the master cylinder, actuating the master-cylinder piston. The engine creates a partial vacuum inside the vacuum booster on both sides of the diaphragm. When you hit the brake pedal the rod cracks open a valve, allowing air to enter the booster on one side of the diaphragm while sealing off the vacuum. This increases pressure on that side of the diaphragm so that it helps to push the rod, which in turn pushes the piston in the master cylinder. Simple, effective, and cheap are the three traits that have made it so prolific on factory cars. The downsides are size, and that it is dependent on engine vacuum. View Related Article
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Ford Mustang Research
Get updated on all your car buying needs from safety features, to specs, to crash test ratings and options. Get all the information you need if you are interested in buying a new car like the Ford Mustang. The 2011 Mustang is available with the following engine options: V8, V6, and comes with comparable warranty coverage to other vehicles in its class. Also check out the Dodge Charger and the Chevy Corvette
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