We are all aware of how important it is to brake safely – yet we often fail to pay enough attention to the condition of our brakes! This is an important part of effective vehicle maintenance. If you do not feel comfortable with your mechanical skills, it may be best to have a professional to check […]
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How do we calculate Braking distance? This distance refers to the distance a vehicle will travel from the point where its brakes are fully applied to when it comes to a complete stop. It is affected by the following: the original speed of the vehicle the type of brake system in use the reaction time […]
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The simplest definition would be that a brake is a mechanical device which inhibits motion. Almost all wheeled vehicles have a brake of some sort. Brakes may be broadly described as using friction, pumping, or electromagnetics. When the brake pedal of a modern vehicle with hydraulic brakes is pushed, ultimately a piston pushes the brake […]