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2. Power brakes - Wikipedia

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   A power braking system consists of several distinct components, including the vacuum booster, master cylinder, brake fluid reservoir and lines, and calipers (or drums). Power brakes have been around in some form since the 1920s, and since the late 20th century all cars sold in North America have been equipped with power brakes.

3. Double check valve - Wikipedia

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   A double check valve or double check assembly (DCA) is a backflow prevention device designed to protect water supplies from contamination. [1] It is different from the two-way check valves (sometimes erroneously referred to as double check valves) used in air brake systems on heavy trucks which select from the highest pressure source. It ...

4. Sudden unintended acceleration - Wikipedia

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   Pumping the brakes" is strongly discouraged during an unintended acceleration event, as this can lead to a loss of braking power. [ 74 ] It is also strongly recommended not to shut off your engine, because if you do, you will loose all control of the car including the steering wheel, which if needed to navigate to safety, you will be unable to ...

5. Tested: The Power to Stop Brake Test - AOL

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   Everyday driving doesn’t result in brake fade, so we had to devise a severe test to create some. We employed a series of five-stop cycles. Each stop was from 100 mph, and the first one consisted ...

6. Vacuum servo - Wikipedia

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   A vacuum servo is a component used on motor vehicles in their braking system, to provide assistance to the driver by decreasing the braking effort. In the US it is commonly called a brake booster . A vacuum servo, also known as a power booster or power brake unit, uses a vacuum, usually supplied by the engine, to multiply the driver's pedal ...

7. Check valve - Wikipedia

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   A check valve, non-return valve, reflux valve, retention valve, foot valve, or one-way valve is a valve that normally allows fluid (liquid or gas) to flow through it in only one direction. [1] Check valves are two-port valves, meaning they have two openings in the body, one for fluid to enter and the other for fluid to leave. There are various ...