"I couldn't fix your brakes B.J. Hill Giants Jersey , so I made your horn louder," once joked comedian Steven Wright about a bumbling mechanic's report to a customer. While funny in a stand-up routine, faulty brake repair is no laughing matter. Car owners need to be knowledgeable of the following components of the braking system and their need for regular brake service.

Braking systems can be divided into these three main parts--hydraulic reservoir and lines, mounting structure and activating pistons, and braking surface.