1 Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Aft er studying this chapter, you will be able to: • Identify the purpose of automotive brakes. • Compare holding and stopping brakes. • Describe the development of modern brake systems. • Describe basic brake system hydraulic components. • Describe basic brake system friction components. • Describe power brake components and state their purpose. • Describe parking brake components and state their purpose. • State the purpose and major types of wheel bearings. • Defi ne the purpose of anti-lock brakes and traction control systems. • Explain the operation of regenerative brake systems. • Describe basic brake system operation. anti-lock brake system (ABS) brake hose brake pedal brake system disc brake drum brake friction material holding brake hydraulic line hydraulic system master cylinder parking brake power assist unit power booster power brakes regenerative brake system reservoir stopping brake traction control system (TCS) wheel bearing Introduction to Brake Systems Chapter 1 Technical Terms