1.4. Detail Classification of Automobile Brakes:
On the basis of purpose served:
Main brake (Service or Primary brake)
Parking brake (Secondary brake/mechanical type)
On the basis of location:
Wheel Mounted
Transmission mounted.
On the basis of driver’s ergonomics:
Foot operated
Hand operated
On the basis of construction:
Drum brake
Disc brake
On the basis of method of actuation:
Mechanical brakes
Hydraulic brakes
Air brakes / Pneumatic brakes
Vacuum brakes
Electric brakes
On the basis of application of extra braking efforts:
Manual brake
Power brake
Power assisted or Servo brakes
On the basis of action of brake shoes:
Internal expanding brake
External contracting brake.
On the basis of working principle:
Friction – Shoe (drum brake), Pads (Disc brake)
Pumping – Hydraulic brakes
Electromagnetic – Power assisted brakes
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