Brake System Classification

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The purpose of having a brake system is used in automobiles to slow down or stop the vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat energy.

Disk braking system in the two wheeler’s bike of front wheel


Classification of Brake system:

1.Based on mode of actuation:

  1. The foot pedal operates the foot brake (also called the main brake).
  2. Handbrake – it is also called a parking brake operated by hand.

2. Based on mode of operation

  1. Air brakes
  2. Electric brakes
  3. Hydraulic brakes
  4. Mechanical brakes
  5. Vacuum brakes

3. Based on Action on Front or Rear Wheels

  1. Front-wheel brakes
  2. Rear-wheel brakes

4. Based on the Method of Application of Braking Contact

  1. Externally – contracting brakes
  2. Internally – expanding brakes
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