brake

Force exerted by the driver on the pedal, multiplied by an assistive device, creates hydraulic fluid pressure in the pump, pressing the blocks with friction linings through pistons to the disc rotating with the wheel. The disc is cast from grey cast iron. It is … read on

Stopping a moving car requires converting its kinetic energy into heat emitted to the atmosphere. For this purpose, friction brakes are used, hydraulically actuated, and on heavy commercial vehicles pneumatically. Drum brakes used for years, lightweight and easy to manufacture, are in modern … read on