The first drum brakes were present in a car made by Maybach in 1990, while the working principle was patented later in 1902 by Louis Renault. Even though they are less technologically advanced than other brakes on the list, they are still used in cars. One of the oldest mechanical brakes, drum brakes, have been around for a while. The details will be as in-depth as possible and easy to follow. In the type of brakes, we will discuss the history, construction, and working of the brake and its advantages and disadvantages. We will also discuss various methods to boost a braking system’s efficiency and help the driver in the control section of the blog. The brakes that we will cover are as follows. Onto the types of brakes! Types Of Automotive Brakes Brakes introduce a stationary element and put it in contact with a moving one, thus causing friction.Įven though it’s the same principle, there are multiple brakes suitable for different scenarios. Every time of brake will use friction to stop the car, one way or another. Friction converts kinetic energy into heat energy, thus effectively bringing the car to a stop. Opposing any force is something friction does, but we increase it using brakes. The principle used by every brake is friction. This will be a common point in every braking system.
This led to multiple different types of brakes, from simple drum brakes to highly advanced automatic brakes.īefore we get into the types of brakes and their working, we must understand the principle behind them. As technology advanced and cars kept on getting faster, new brakes were also developed to keep up with the speed of the car and the ever-increasing demand for cars on road. And with cars back then reaching maximum speeds of 30-35 km/hr, these brakes were good. Made of wood and controlled by a lever, these brakes were used to slow down carriages or cars with steel-rimmed wheels. It’s been over a hundred years since the first brakes made a debut. How do brakes work, though? How many types are there, what is the history behind them and what is the future of it? We will discuss everything as we go deeper into the world of brakes. With just the press of a pedal or the pulling of a lever, the car comes to a halt. We should preach to the choir when we say driving a car without brakes invites certain death. Another big one, people.īrakes are one of the most critical components of a car. This is a blog about car brakes, safety and control systems. We will discuss both and how such systems allow us to safely and comfortably ride. Some of these systems are more obvious as the difference they make is visible, while some don’t get the same love. In a car, there are multiple things that need to work together to ensure a safe and comfortable ride.
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