Glossary / Suspension

brake pedal

27 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The brake pedal is the part of the car you press with your foot to slow down or stop the vehicle.

Technical Definition

The brake pedal is the lever that the driver depresses to activate the vehicle’s braking system, sending hydraulic pressure to the brakes.

Hear It Discussed

"one day I pushed on the brake pedal and it went almost to the floor. I had owned a VW where this happened all the time so I didn't panic."
#2626: Rats! The Best of Car Talk 14:33

"There's a few things, the brake pedal"
Replica or Recreation?; THAT New Car Law; GT500 Review The Smoking Tire 03:40

"what he would be analyzing. Well, if the brake pedal has been soft since you've owned this car, since it was new and it was where it was supposed to be..."
Broken Car? We Can Help with Free Car Advice Give US A Call On The Air Under The Hood show 06:53