brake booster

Stopping force multiplier

A brake booster is a device in a vehicle's braking system that amplifies the force applied to the brake pedal, making it easier to stop the car.

Most use engine vacuum to multiply pedal pressure, allowing drivers to brake effectively without requiring excessive leg strength.

Also called a power brake booster or servo.

Related

servo · diaphragm · hydraulic · master cylinder · stopping · emergency stop · power · power assist · piston · hose · check valve · pressure · reservoir · fluid · ABS · rotor · caliper · drum

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Opposites
function in braking system

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Stopping system using internal shoes

vehicle motion control

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Speed control mechanism

throttle · engine · turbocharger · supercharger · gas pedal

force amplification vs. force reduction

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Device reducing vibration or flow

shock absorber · restrictor

Family

brake, booster, brakes, braked, braking, boost, boosts, boosted, boosting

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G