Braking system
Brake is a device used for slowing ,stopping & controlling
the vehicle.
Braking operation based on kinetic energy of vehicle is
to converting into heat, which dissipated into
atmosphere.
While driving the vehicle, torque of the engine produces
The tractive effort due to periphery of driving vehicle.
When the brakes are applied it produces negative
tractive effort on wheel.
While, this help to slow down an vehicle
Main functions of braking system
To stop the vehicle
safely in shortest
possible distance in
case of emergency.
To control the
vehicle when it is
descending along
the hills
To keep the vehicle
in desired position
after bringing in at
rest
Types Of Braking system
HYDRAULLIC BRAKING SYSTEM
ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM
PNEUMATIC BRAKING SYTEM
(ABS)
DISC BRAKE SYSTEM MECHANICAL BRAKING SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC BRAKING
SYSYTEM
construction
hydraulic braking system is mainly confined with “brake fluid” this fluid consist of
Alcohol,castor oil & glycerin.hydraulic braking system has following components.
master cylinder,brake pedal,wheel cylinder,brake drum,retracting spring,brake
shoe etc.
Pneumatic Braking System
CONSTRUCTON
Pneumatic BRAKES ARE OPERATED BY MEAns of Air pressure engine to air and
stores in air reservoir.the compressed air enters in wheel cylinder to push diaphragm
The pneumatic braking system consists as :
Air compressor, unloader valve, resevoir, brake valve, brake chamber
,quick release valve, Relay valve etc.
Mechanical Braking System
Classification
Mechanical Braking System, brakes are available in following construction
1.Drum type
2.Disc type
Drum type Brake
There are generally of two types
Internal expanding drum brake.
External expanding drum brake.
Disc Type Brake
Working of Disc brake
The brakes are operated when friction is being
created on friction pads by forced applying on it
against the disc .the forces created on its is
hydraulic pressure from master cylinder, thereby
an engaging the braking system.
When the hydraulic braking pressure is applied
on piston will engaged an released bar due to
pressure.
When pressure is released piston will regain its
original position. Here friction pad works on
main fundamental working process.
“CALIPER “ is added on system to balanced two
calipers by diagrammatically opposite to each to
other. In this way braking torque is reduced.
Advantages of Disc Brake
Better heat dissipation as braking torque on surface of exposed air.
Adjustment of pads is automatic
Renewal of pad is quick and easy.
Disadvantages of Disc Brake.
In comparison of brake drum of similar capacity, rate pad wear is
more.
The HAND BRAKE MECHANISM IS NOT SO CONVINENT.
ANTILOCKING BRAKING SYSTEM {abs}
SOURCE: Internet
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) is an automobile safety system that allows the
wheels on a motor vehicle to maintain tractive contact with the road surface according to
driver inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up (ceasing rotation) and
avoiding uncontrolled skidding. It is an automated system that uses the principles of threshold
braking and cadence braking which were practiced by skillful drivers with previous generation
braking systems. It does this at a much faster rate and with better control than a driver could
manage
ABS generally offers improved vehicle control and decreases stopping distances
on dry and slippery surfaces for many drivers; however, on loose surfaces like gravel
or snow-covered pavement, ABS can significantly increase braking distance,
although still improving vehicle control.
