There are many different types of braking systems that have been used over the years. In this section I’ll describe the different types, how they operate, and how these systems have evolved over time. Learn which types are commonly used in today’s vehicles.

Here is a great interactive quiz to test and see how much you really know about your car brakes. Follow the jump to start using the flash movie and see how smart about cars you really are! Learn more , see automotive braking system 101 for a complete photo journal on how brakes work.

How do you determine how a electrical circuit works and how to test it? In the first section you’ll learn basic electrical theory and how to trace current flow in an automobiles electrical circuit. I will also explain wiring diagrams and how to read them.