Braking systems

Braking systems

Relating to the braking device in automobiles that works to slow the vehicle down.

Industry: Automotive

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Braking systems

damper force

Automotive; Auto parts

The force that dampens vibrations on a vehicle.

proportioning valve

Automotive; Braking systems

Hydraulic control designed to stop the rear wheels from locking up (rear wheels become "light" under heavy braking and therefore more likely to skid).

Brake drum

Automotive; Braking systems

The basis of a drum brake system. It is a circular metal component which rotates with the road wheel. A set of brake shoes which are fixed in position and act on the drum by expanding.

Bonded lining

Automotive; Braking systems

Brake lining (friction material) attached to the brake shoe with adhesive.

Backing plate

Automotive; Braking systems

Steel plate on which wheel cylinders(s), brake shoes and other drum brake parts are mounted.

Automatically adjusting brakes

Automotive; Braking systems

A system designed to compensate for wear by adjusting brake shoes or callipers automatically.

Also known as antiskid brakes, modern ABS systems electronically monitor the speed of the wheels and regulate the hydraulic pressure accordingly. The aim is to maximise braking power while preventing ...