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
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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
Brake Squeal Phenomenon and Causes
There are two types of squeal: one is a high-pitched shriek and the other is a low-pitched growl. A high-pitched shriek occurs during normal braking. It also occurs during light braking on vehicles with Read more Brake Squeal Phenomenon and Causes
How to Diagnose your Vehicle if The Brakes is not working properly?
Poor braking effectiveness indicates not only the case where the brake does not operate at all even when the brake pedal is depressed, but also the case where the brake effectiveness is weak against the Read more How to Diagnose your Vehicle if The Brakes is not working properly?
Outline of an Automotive Brakes
In order to decrease the speed of a running vehicle and bring it to a stop, it is necessary to generate force to slow the rotation of the tires. When the driver operates the brake pedal, the brake device Read more Outline of an Automotive Brakes
What is the Brake Systems?
The brake system consists of the following components.
1. Brake pedal
2. Brake booster
3. Master cylinder
4. Proportioning valve (P valve)
5. Foot brake
(1) Disc brake
(2) Drum brake
Brake Operations
When the brake pedal is depressed, the force is transmitted via the push rod to the master cylinder where the piston is pushed.
The force of the hydraulic pressure generated inside the master cylinder Read more Brake Operations