How do car brakes work? Won’t braking both wheels destroy the drive shaft and the differential?

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I believe differentials distribute power to the other wheel right? Where would the power go to if both wheels are braking?

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>Where would the power go to if both wheels are braking?

Power comes from pressing down on the accelerator. If you are doing it correctly, the accelerator and the brake pedal will not be in use at the same time. This is a good argument for using the right foot for both, even with an automatic transmission. ~~(or left foot, if you are in a~~ *~~drive on the left side of the road~~* ~~country)~~ edit

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