Service Focus Apr, 21 2017
Brake System
SERVICE FOCUS
Brake fluid
- This hydraulic fluid distributes pressure via the master cylinder to the wheels. Contact your Lexus Assistant Service Manager for appropriate brake fluid service intervals for your Lexus vehicle.
Disc brake
- When the brakes are applied, the caliper clamps the brake pads against both sides of the rotor, which slows the rotation of the front wheels.
Brake booster
- Increases the force applied to the brake master cylinder in response to the driver’s pressure on the brake pedal.
Master cylinder
- Changes the force applied to the brake pedal into hydraulic force.