1. Lever type
Mainly used in passenger and commercial
vehicles.
2. Stick type
Used in some commercial vehicles.
3. Pedal type
Used in some passenger and highgrade vehicles. Nowadays the Read more Parking Brake Types of Parking Brake Lever
Automotive Chasis
Types of Parking Brake Body
There are several types, depending on the type of rear brakes.
1. Foot brake sharing type
(1) Drum brake type
This type uses the drum brake body to hold the tire. The rear wheel foot brake is Read more Types of Parking Brake Body
Control Idea of ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
To prevent the tires from locking and the loosing the ability to turn the steering wheel during emergency braking, it is effective to repeatedly depress and release the brake. There is no time to do this, Read more Control Idea of ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
What is Skid Control ECU?
1. General
Based on signals from the speed sensors, the Skid Control ECU senses the rotational speed of the wheels as well as the vehicle speed. During braking, although the rotational speed of the Read more What is Skid Control ECU?
Brake Actuator Description
The brake actuator consists of the pressure holding solenoid valve, pressure reduction solenoid valve, pump, motor, and reservoir. When the brake actuator receives a signal from the Skid Control ECU, the Read more Brake Actuator Description
Automotive Clutch Construction
Clutch Release Cylinder
The clutch release cylinder moves the piston with hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder and operates the release fork through the push rod.
Self-adjusting release cylinder
What is Tilt Steering Mechanism?
1. Description
The tilt steering mechanism allows selection of the steering wheel position (in the vertical direction) to match the driver’s driving posture. The tilt steering mechanisms are classified Read more What is Tilt Steering Mechanism?
Suspension and Steering Camber
The front wheels of the car are installed with their tops tilted outward or inward. This is called “camber” and is measured in degrees of tilt from the vertical. When the top of a wheel is tilted outward, Read more Suspension and Steering Camber
What is Telescopic Mechanism?
1. Description
The telescopic steering mechanism allows forward or backward adjustment of the steering wheel position to suit the driver’s posture.
2. Construction
The telescopic mechanism consists Read more What is Telescopic Mechanism?
Caster and Caster Trail
Caster is the forward or backward tilt of the steering axis. Caster is measured in degrees from the steering axis to vertical as viewed from the side. Backward tilt from the vertical line is called “positive Read more Caster and Caster Trail