Different Types of Brakes
A brake is a mechanical arrangement that helps in stopping a moving vehicle or rotating object within the minimum possible timeframe. It is specifically a friction-producing device that consumes mechanical energy and produces heat energy while stopping a rotating object. There are 4 types of brakes available in market these days.
Drum Brake: Drum brakes have a drum-type arrangement inside the wheel that is stopped by brake shoes fitted inside the drum. These brakes are less efficient as compared to other types of brakes.
Disc Brakes: Disc brakes are commonly used in vehicles these days. It has a disc along with rubber pads. The rubber pads produce friction on the disc which converts the mechanical energy of a rotating wheel into the heat energy. This process help in stopping the vehicle.
Anti-lock braking system: The Antilock braking system is a highly sophisticated braking arrangement that helps in stopping a vehicle up to the minimum possible distance. It uses an electronic control unit to arrange the braking system in such a manner that the vehicle can be stopped very easily without sliding on the road. The operator feels jerks through the brake pedal when the antilock braking system works.
Hydraulic Brakes: The hydraulic brakes are used in heavy-duty vehicles. It is a combination of specific components that helps in stopping the vehicle by using a fluid.
