Hydraulic Brakes

The hydraulic braking system operates on the principle of force transmission through an incompressible fluid (brake fluid). When force is applied to the brake pedal, it is transmitted through the fluid to the pistons at the wheels. In this system, the force applied at the brake pedal is multiplied based on the size difference between the piston near the pedal and the pistons at the wheels. The pipes that carry the brake fluid can be of any size, length, or shape, provided that the pressure remains uniform throughout the system. This uniform pressure is explained by Pascal's principle, which states that in a fluid at rest, pressure is exerted equally in all directions. This means the pressure applied to the brake fluid by the piston at the pedal is transmitted equally throughout the system, ensuring that the brakes at each wheel receive the same pressure for effective braking.