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Every brake pad PowerStop manufactures uses a carbon-fiber ceramic material, providing a dust-free, noise-free, fail-free braking experience. PowerStop engineers work to ensure everything they make is a direct bolt-on replacement for the original brakes, making it easy to upgrade any vehicles braking performance. And PowerStop tests all of their products using the “LA Traffic Test,” the same test that auto manufacturers use when designing new vehicles. PowerStop co-founder Arvin Scott has spent his entire life around cars. As a kid, Arvin would spend his summers helping run the cash register at his grandfather’s auto parts store in the outskirts of Chicago. Early on, Arvin realized that most vehicles suffer from weak brakes. With PowerStop, he set out make the brakes that should have come on every new car. Today, the goal for PowerStop is to provide top quality performance brakes for every vehicle on the road. Accesspeed is proud to offer PowerStop products to our customers. With our lowest price match guarantee, you will always find the best combination of price and selection at Accesspeed.
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Brakes » Master Cylinders and Boosters
Performance Master Cylinders and Brake Boosters
What is a master cylinder?
Simply put, the master cylinder in your vehicle generates the pressure needed for proper brake system function. The master cylinder converts the pedal pressure you apply with your foot into hydraulic pressure for the brake system. Your brake pedal is connected to your master cylinder using a pushrod. When you apply pressure to the brake pedal, the master cylinder pistons compress the brake fluid which pressurizes the brake lines. This pressure then pushes on the pistons in your brake calipers, and ultimately clamping the brake pads onto the rotors to slow and stop your vehicle.
How does a master cylinder work?
The pressure exerted on the brake pedal by your foot is converted into hydraulic pressure by the master cylinder. That pressure sends brake fluid through your brake lines and actuates the caliper pistons, which slows and stops your vehicle.
What is a brake booster?
The brake booster sits in between the master cylinder and driver's pedal and boosts pressure, making it easier to function when pressing the pedal. Surprisingly, it requires a great deal of force to compress the master cylinder pistons.