Patent ID: 7354119

Claim:
A brake system for a vehicle having a brake pedal, and at least one rotational part, comprising: a shaft connectable to the rotational part; a first fluid control unit configured for actuating in response to manipulation of the brake pedal for controlling fluid flow to effect braking force; at least two cylinders in fluid communication with said first fluid control unit and each having a first cylinder end having an associated reciprocating piston and a second cylinder end configured for connection to the vehicle; a linkage, connecting each first cylinder end of an associated reciprocating piston to said shaft to provide balanced operation of said reciprocating pistons upon rotation of said shaft; and a second fluid control unit communicating with said first fluid control unit, wherein said first fluid control unit is configured for regulating fluid flow between opposing sides, which are separated by said associated piston, of a respective cylinder for each of said cylinders.