Hydraulic Brake Problem How to Start?

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The discussion centers on calculating the frictional force in a hydraulic brake system, where the master cylinder piston area is 6.41 cm² and the brake cylinder piston area is 1.69 cm². A force of 44 N is applied to the brake pedal, and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the brake shoe and the wheel drum is 0.449. The relationship between the forces and areas is established using the equation F1/A1 = F2/A2, leading to the determination of the frictional force using F = μF_n.

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Homework Statement


A hydraulic brake system is shown. The
area of the piston in the master cylinder is
6.41 cm2, and the area of the piston in the
brake cylinder is 1.69 cm2. The coefficient of
kinetic friction between the brake shoe and
the wheel drum is 0.449.
How large is the frictional force between the
brake shoe and the wheel drum when a force
of 44 N is exerted on the pedal?
Answer in units of N


Homework Equations


\frac{F1}{A1} = \frac{F2}{A2}\frac{}{}
A1 = 6.41 cm^{2}
A2 = 1.69 cm^{2}
F = 44 N
μ = 0.449
F = μF_{n}

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to relate coefficient to this problem. Would you give me some hint please?
 
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It is difficult to see what your problem is... you can convert the force applied to the pedal to force applied to the drum?
 

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