[Image of brake line diagram]
Front Brakes:
* Master cylinder: The master cylinder is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. It is connected to the brake pedal by a pushrod.
* Brake lines: The brake lines run from the master cylinder to the front brake calipers.
* Front brake calipers: The front brake calipers are located on the front wheels. They contain the brake pads, which press against the brake rotors to slow down the vehicle.
Rear Brakes:
* Master cylinder: The master cylinder also supplies brake fluid to the rear brakes.
* Brake lines: The brake lines run from the master cylinder to the rear brake drums.
* Rear brake drums: The rear brake drums are located on the rear wheels. They contain the brake shoes, which press against the brake drums to slow down the vehicle.
Parking Brake:
* Parking brake cable: The parking brake cable runs from the parking brake lever to the rear brake drums.
* Parking brake levers: The parking brake levers are located on the floorboard, near the driver's seat.
Brake Fluid:
* Brake fluid reservoir: The brake fluid reservoir is located on the master cylinder. It holds the brake fluid that is used to operate the brakes.
* Brake fluid: Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that is used to transfer the force from the master cylinder to the brake calipers and brake drums.