Above all, through targeted monitoring and prevention, you can ensure the safety of your vehicle for yourself and other road users. Everything you can do yourself is described in this guide. Other work must be carried out in a workshop.
Brake system operation
When you press the brake pedal with your foot, the push rod connected to it depresses two pistons located one behind the other in the master brake cylinder, which is located in the engine compartment on the brake booster. The pistons transfer the compression energy of the brake fluid. In this case, the hydraulic pressure of the brake fluid is transmitted through pipelines and hoses to the brake cylinders.
- In the brake cylinders, the pistons press the brake pads against the brake disc or the brake drum.
- The Renault 19 is equipped with a diagonally divided dual-circuit brake system, i.e. Brake fluid pressure is transmitted to the brake cylinders through two independent piping systems for the front wheel diagonally across the rear wheel.
- If one circuit of the brake drive fails, then one front wheel and the rear wheel diagonally from it will remain operational. An unbraked rear wheel keeps the rear of the body in the lane.
Note. Recommendation: if one brake circuit fails, you will have to press the brake pedal much harder (which will have a longer stroke), to achieve effective braking. In addition, the stopping distance will increase significantly.