The car braking system refers to a series of specialized devices that apply a certain force to certain parts of the car (mainly the wheels) to force them to a certain extent. The function of the braking system is to force the driving car to decelerate or even stop according to the driver’s requirements; Stabilize the parked car under various road conditions, including on slopes; Maintain a stable speed for cars traveling downhill.
The braking effect on a car can only be exerted by external forces acting on the car in the opposite direction to its driving direction, and the magnitude of these external forces is random and uncontrollable. Therefore, a series of specialized devices must be installed on the car to achieve the above functions.
The automotive braking system refers to a specialized braking mechanism installed on a car to ensure safe driving and increase the average speed of the car in terms of technology. Generally speaking, the braking system of a car consists of two independent devices: the service brake device and the parking brake device. The driving brake device is operated by the driver’s foot, so it is also known as the foot brake device. The parking brake device is operated by the driver’s hand, so it is also known as a handbrake device.
The function of the service brake device is to slow down or stop a moving car within the shortest distance. The function of the parking brake device is to keep the car stationary on various road surfaces. However, sometimes in emergency situations, two types of braking devices can be used simultaneously to increase the braking effect of the car. Some special-purpose vehicles and vehicles that frequently drive in mountainous areas may experience overheating of the service braking system due to long-term and frequent braking. Therefore, various types of auxiliary braking devices are often added to these vehicles to stabilize the speed during downhill driving.
According to the braking energy situation, the braking system can also be divided into three types: manual braking system, power braking system, and servo braking system. The manual braking system uses the driver’s physical strength as the braking energy source; The power braking system uses the air pressure or hydraulic pressure converted by the engine power as the braking energy source; The servo braking system uses both manual labor and engine power as braking energy sources. In addition, according to the transmission method of braking energy, braking systems can be divided into several types such as mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromagnetic.
In the automotive braking system, the brake is a component used to generate force that prevents the vehicle from moving or trending. The brakes used in cars are friction brakes, which means that the braking torque that prevents the car from moving comes from the friction between the fixed components and the rotating working surface
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