An MSG Equipment article on the main brake system components — master cylinder, vacuum booster, discs and pads — and why caliper repair calls for specialist equipment.
The braking system is vital for vehicle control and the safety of all road users. The MSG Equipment article introduces the service, emergency and parking brake circuits and the main components of the system.
- Master cylinder: converts pedal force into brake fluid pressure.
- Vacuum booster: assists the driver’s braking effort.
- Brake actuation: mechanical, hydraulic, electric, pneumatic or combined.
- Discs and pads: the friction pair that slows the vehicle.
The article stresses that caliper repair requires proper diagnosis, special tools and testing, and that for safety reasons it is best done at a specialist workshop.