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Braking
Braking System
System
The braking system includes operation of the hand brake and foot brake. The hand brake
The braking system includes operation of the hand brake and foot brake. The hand brake
consists of a lever and cable; the foot brake consists of a brake pedal, brake master cylinder,
consists of a lever and cable; the foot brake consists of a brake pedal, brake master cylinder,
lines and brakes, etc.
lines and brakes, etc. The brakes are maintenance-free wet disc
The brakes are maintenance-free wet disc brakes.
brakes.
Brake master cylinder
Brake master cylinder
The brake master cylinder consists of a valve seat, check valve and return spring, as well as a
The brake master cylinder consists of a valve seat, check valve and return spring, as well as a
cup piston and auxiliary cup. The end
cup piston and auxiliary cup. The end part is secured using a snap washer and retaining wire, the
part is secured using a snap washer and retaining wire, the
outer part is protected by a rubber dust cover, and the master cylinder piston is actuated by the
outer part is protected by a rubber dust cover, and the master cylinder piston is actuated by the
brake pedal via a pushrod. When the brake pedal is depressed, the pushrod pushes the piston
brake pedal via a pushrod. When the brake pedal is depressed, the pushrod pushes the piston
forward and the brake fluid in the pump flows back to the reservoir via the return port until the
forward and the brake fluid in the pump flows back to the reservoir via the return port until the
main cup blocks the return port. Once the main cup pushes past the return port, the brake fluid in
main cup blocks the return port. Once the main cup pushes past the return port, the brake fluid in
the front chamber of the master cylinder is compressed and opens the check valve, thereby
the front chamber of the master cylinder is compressed and opens the check valve, thereby
flowing through the brake line to the wheel cylinders. This forces each wheel cylinder piston
flowing through the brake line to the wheel cylinders. This forces each wheel cylinder piston
outward so that the
outward so that the brake shoe friction plate contacts the brake drum, thus causing the
brake shoe friction plate contacts the brake drum, thus causing the vehicle to
vehicle to
decelerate or brake. At this point, the piston's rear chamber is replenished with brake fluid from
decelerate or brake. At this point, the piston's rear chamber is replenished with brake fluid from
the return and inlet ports. When the brake pedal is released, the pistons are forced back by the
the return and inlet ports. When the brake pedal is released, the pistons are forced back by the
pressure of the return spring. At the same time, the brake shoe return spring forces the brake fluid
pressure of the return spring. At the same time, the brake shoe return spring forces the brake fluid
in each brake wheel cylinder back through the check valve to the master cylinder (the front
in each brake wheel cylinder back through the check valve to the master cylinder (the front
chamber of the piston). The piston returns to
chamber of the piston). The piston returns to its original position and the brake fluid in the
its original position and the brake fluid in the master
master
cylinder flows back through the return port into the tank. The pressure of the check valve is
cylinder flows back through the return port into the tank. The pressure of the check valve is
adjusted until it reaches a certain ratio of the residual pressure in the brake line and brake wheel
adjusted until it reaches a certain ratio of the residual pressure in the brake line and brake wheel
cylinders, so as to correctly position the wheel cylinder cups to prevent oil leakage, as well as
cylinders, so as to correctly position the wheel cylinder cups to prevent oil leakage, as well as
eliminate the possibility of air
eliminate the possibility of air resistance during hard braking.
resistance during hard braking.
1.
1. Lock
Lock nut
nut
2.
2. Pushrod
Pushrod
3.
3. Dust
Dust cover
cover
4.
4. Retaining
Retaining wire
wire
5.
5. Retaining
Retaining washer
washer
6.
6. Auxiliary
Auxiliary cup
cup
7.
7. Piston
Piston
8.
8. Main
Main cup
cup
9.
9. Spring
Spring
10.
10. Check
Check valve
valve
11.
11. Valve
Valve seat
seat
12.
12. Pump
Pump body
body
Figure
Figure 3-1
3-1 Brake
Brake master
master cylinder
cylinder
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