1 | item # | topic | description |

|--------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | **Introduction to Braking Systems** | This section provides a general overview of why brakes are essential, introducing the basic principles of friction and energy conversion involved in stopping a vehicle. It covers different types of brakes. | | 2 | **Components of a Basic Braking System** | A detailed look at the key components found in a typical braking system (e.g., brake pedal, master cylinder, brake lines, calipers, rotors/drums, brake pads/shoes). Focus is on the function of each part and how they work together. | | 3 | **Hydraulic Braking Systems** | Exploration of how hydraulic systems multiply force to stop the car. Includes discussion of Pascal's Law, master cylinder operation, and brake fluid. Covers topics like bleeding brakes. | | 4 | **Types of Brakes: Disc vs. Drum** | A comparison of the two main types of brakes: disc brakes and drum brakes. Focuses on their advantages, disadvantages, applications, and how they function differently. May include a simple maintenance overview. | | 5 | **Advanced Braking Systems: ABS & Beyond** | Introduces more advanced braking technologies like Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS). Explains the basic principles of ABS, its benefits, and other related systems like Traction Control (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). |