Glossary / General

hydraulic brakes

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Hydraulic brakes are a type of braking system that uses fluid to help stop the car. They are better at stopping than older systems that used cables.

Technical Definition

Hydraulic brakes use fluid to transfer force from the brake pedal to the brake pads, providing more efficient stopping power compared to mechanical systems. They are commonly found in modern vehicles for their effectiveness and reliability.

Hear It Discussed

"...it has a hydro bomb, like it's hydraulic brakes. Correct."
Special Guest, Nick The Audi Fan — The Carmudgeon Show w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 183 The Carmudgeon Show 21:14

"Brembo is let's see, in the early 20s, first production with hydraulic brakes rolled off the Dusenberg assembly line."
Under The Hood - LIVE Show Automotive Experts Giving You Advice Under The Hood show 40:27

"...there is another solution and that is hydraulic brakes."
Towing Secrets & The Ike Gauntlet: How To Pull Heavy Loads Without Destroying Your Truck! | Ep. 319 TFL Talkin' Trucks 15:30