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Location of components

Fig 1: Identifying Brake System Main Components
GLL104403Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The brake system can be divided into following main components: 

Certain components are located differently in the engine compartment depending if the car is left or right-hand drive.

The main systems consist of the following main components:

Wheel braking system 

Hydraulic braking system 

Parking brake system 

ABS, EBD and anti-spin systems