How Brakes Work

Ever wonder how a car can go from speeding down the road to a complete stop? Discover the incredible science behind one of the most important safety systems in every vehicle-BRAKES!

Get ready to roll into the garage with Axel and his loyal dog Buford in Axel's Motor Lab: How Brakes Work!

In this exciting, full-color educational adventure, young readers explore the amazing world of automotive braking systems. From the moment a driver presses the brake pedal to the powerful friction that slows the wheels, Axel and Buford explain how brakes work in a way that's fun, easy to understand, and packed with real-world automotive knowledge.

Start Your Engines-and Get Ready to Stop!

Inside this exciting automotive adventure, young mechanics will discover:

• How Brakes Work: Follow the action from the brake pedal through hydraulic pressure to the wheels.

• Disc Brakes: Explore brake rotors, calipers, and pads and discover how friction helps stop a vehicle.

• Drum Brakes: Learn how brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and drums work together.

• Brake Fluid and Hydraulics: Discover how pressure travels through brake lines.

• Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS): Learn how technology helps prevent wheel lockup during hard braking.

• Brake Safety: Understand warning lights, parking brakes, and why proper maintenance matters.

• Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Discover how regenerative braking can recover energy while slowing down.

• Real-World Vehicles: Explore how braking systems differ in cars, trucks, buses, trailers, and performance vehicles.

More Than Just a Car Book!

How Brakes Work introduces children to mechanical engineering, physics, automotive technology, and the skilled trades through colorful illustrations, detailed diagrams, and easy-to-follow explanations.

Young readers will discover how friction, motion, energy, and hydraulic pressure work together to make driving safer.

Perfect for:

• Curious kids ages 8-12 who love cars, trucks, and machines

• Future mechanics, engineers, inventors, and automotive technicians

• Parents and grandparents who enjoy working on vehicles

• Homeschool families exploring S