Force, Pressure, Area, and Braking Systems

Using the relationship between force, pressure, and area to calculate braking system pressure and force applied at front and rear brakes.

[@charliebrousseau6473]

I thought that was excellent. I’m currently working on that problem with my 1950 ford. I didn’t know how to figure the pressure at the rear wheel cylinder because there is actually two pistons inside a wheel cylinder. Thank you for the help on that. My only question is why isn’t the area between a two piston caliper figured into the detailed description you gave to us.

[@boblinza9696]

Exactly my question!

[@jennlexmond5738]

Valid - it's because the audience is pre-apprenticeship. Slow steps.