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Toyota Brakes

  

The typical brake system consists of disc brakes (pictured above) in front and either disc or drum brakes (pictured below) in the rear connected by a system of tubes and hoses that link the brake at each wheel to the master cylinder.  Other systems that are connected with the brake system include the parking brakes, power brake booster and the anti-lock system.

When you step on the brake pedal, you are actually pushing against a plunger in the master cylinder, which forces hydraulic oil (brake fluid) through a series of tubes and hoses to the braking unit at each wheel. Since hydraulic fluid (or any fluid for that matter) cannot be compressed, pushing fluid through a pipe is just like pushing a steel bar through a pipe.  Unlike a steel bar, however, fluid can be directed through many twists and turns on its way to its destination, arriving with the exact same motion and pressure that it started with.  It is very important that the fluid is pure liquid and that there are no air bubbles in it.  Air can compress, which causes a sponginess to the pedal and severely reduced braking efficiency.  If air is suspected, then the system must be bled to remove the air. There are "bleeder screws" at each wheel cylinder and caliper for this purpose.

On a disc brake , the fluid from the master cylinder is forced into a caliper where it presses against a piston. The piston, in-turn, squeezes two brake pads against the disk (rotor), which is attached to the wheel, forcing it to slow down or stop.

This process is similar to a bicycle brake where two rubber pads rub against the wheel rim creating friction.

With drum brakes (below), fluid is forced into the wheel cylinder, which pushes the brake shoes out so that the friction linings are pressed against the drum, which is attached to the wheel, causing the wheel to stop.

In either case, the friction surfaces of the pads on a disk brake system, or the shoes on a drum brake convert the forward motion of the vehicle into heat. Heat is what causes the friction surfaces (linings) of the pads and shoes to eventually wear out and require replacement.

 

                                                  

Toyota Brakes near Baltimore | R & H Toyota

  • Your Toyota brake fluid, hoses, calipers and pads all need to be checked, adjusted and replaced from time to time.  Brake failure from worn parts or neglect are obviously dangerous.  Let R&H Toyota inspect your brakes and replace necesary items for your safety.

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  • Getting to R&H Toyota for your Toyota Brake inspection or brake repair is easy.  We are under a 10 minute drive from many parts of Owings Mills, Randallstown, New Town, Glyndon, Sykesville and Pikesville.  We are just off Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills.  We are located at 15 Music Fair Road, next to the BJ's Wholesale club. 

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