brake system

Vehicle deceleration apparatus

A brake system is the assembly of components that slows or stops a vehicle.

In automobiles, this typically includes brake pedals, pads, rotors, calipers, and hydraulic lines working together: The mechanic said the whole brake system needed an overhaul.

Aircraft, trains, and bicycles have their own brake system configurations suited to their particular demands.

Related
  • pedalFoot-operated lever
  • discFlat circular object
  • drumStruck percussion cylinder
  • rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
  • caliperTool measuring thickness or diameter

pad · fluid · hydraulic · ABS · stopping · friction · squeal · pressure · emergency · emergency stop · parking · master cylinder · bleeding · fade · grip · slow · screech · worn

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vehicle motion control

brake systemaccelerator

Speed control mechanism

throttle · propulsion system · gas pedal · drivetrain · powertrain

safety function

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Unconcerned with rules

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G