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How Brakes Work

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Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car – but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.

What are the brake tools needed for brake tests?

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What are the brake tools needed for brake tests? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about the brake tools needed for brake tests.

How Brake Lines Work

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Brake lines are tubes that carry brake fluid between brake components. Learn all about brake lines at HowStuffWorks.

How Brake Bleeding Works

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Bleeding brakes can dramatically improve brake performance. Learn how bleeding brakes works at HowStuffWorks.

How Brake Cleaner Works

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Brake cleaner can help improve the way your brakes function. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about brake cleaner.

How Does a Brake Caliper Work?

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Brake calipers house the brake pads and fit over the rotor. Learn all about brake calipers at HowStuffWorks.

How Air Brakes Work

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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.

How Brake Upgrades Work

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Brake upgrades can dramatically improve your vehicle's braking performance. Learn all about brake upgrades at HowStuffWorks.

How Brake Shims Work

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Brake shims fit between the brake pads and the rotor and cut down on noise levels. Learn all about brake shims at HowStuffWorks.

How Disc Brakes Work

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Disc brakes are the most common brakes found on a car's front wheels, and they're often on all four. This is the part of the brake system that does the actual work of stopping the car. Find out all about disc brakes -- even when to replace the pads.

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