What is Braking System?
The brakes cause the vehicle to decelerate or stop and also hold the vehicle in position while stationary. when the brakes are applied to a moving vehicle, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is transformed into heat generated by the friction. The Heat generated is dissipated to the surrounding air.
Classification of Braking System:
1.) According to the Purpose of Brakes.
(a) Service or Foot brake
(b) Hand brake or parking brake
The Service brakes are the main brakes, operated by the foot pedal and are used while the vehicle is moving.
The Parking brake is operated mechanically by parking brake level or pedal, and it is used to hold the vehicle in position while stationary.It is used during parking so that the vehicle may not roll off due to road gradient or fast blowing wind. it is also used in emergency when the service brake fails or proves ineffective. It may be noted that due to its use during emergency, it is also known as emergency brake.
2.) According to the construction of Brakes.
3.) According to the Method of Operation.
(a) Mechanical Brakes
(b) Hydraulic Brakes
(c) Vacuum Brakes
(d) Air Brakes
(e) Electric Brakes



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