Why is liquid (the hydraulic fluid) used to operate the brakes in a car?

A liquid (hydraulic fluid) is always used to operate the brakes in a car because the particles in brake oil can move freely without being compressed much, thus, can transmit the applied force into pressure, which is applied on the brakes efficiently. Thus, the hydraulic fluid is used to operate the brakes in a car.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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