Friday, April 18, 2014

Brake System Classification

Brake system used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat energy.

Disk brake of a bike

Classification of Brake system :

On the basis of mode of actuation

  • Foot brake (also called main brake) operated by foot pedal
  • Hand brake – it is also called parking brake operated by hand

On the basis of mode of operation

  • Air brakes
  • Electric brakes
  • Hydraulic brakes
  • Mechanical brakes
  • Vacuum brakes

On the Basis of Action on Front or Rear Wheels

  • Front-wheel brakes
  • Rear-wheel brakes

On the Basis of Method of Application of Braking Contact

  • Externally – contracting brakes
  • Internally – expanding brakes

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