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It is a fact as stated by Newton that the moving objects will continue moving unless an opposite force halts it. In the case of a car, a force has to be applied to stop its motion. This force is accomplished by the braking system. Over the years, since the first automobile, new technologies have been made to improve brakes. The methods today are much more sophisticated and advanced.
Wooden block brake
Using a lever and a block of wood, this system has been installed on automobiles with steel rimmed wheels. The driver has to pull the lever and the block will press on the wheel and in turn, will stop the car. It is an efficient system although it could not have worked on rubber tires. It was then time to move to a new form.
Mechanical drum brake
By the 1900s this system was introduced. This uses a flexible stainless steel band and it is wrapped on a drum on the rear axle. When the brake is engaged, the drum would exert pressure on the drum and then the car would stop. These brakes are external and pose a problem of wear and tear since the elements can easily increase the wear and tear of the drum. This means it needs to be replaced often. When the car is driven over hills, the band would unwrap. This was then addressed by using brake shoes that apply the pressure to slow down the car from inside the drum.
Hydraulic drum brake
By the 1918, the hydraulic brake was introduced. The hydraulic fluid was used to stop the car. When the brakes are pressed the fluids go to a series of tubes up to the brake drum. It will then push the brake shoes against the interior linings. The result would be a force that would slow down the car. These kinds of brakes are still in use today although the biggest issue would be heat and if it builds up, it could warp the brake and cause vibrations.
Disc Brake
The disc brake was invented in the early 1900s and it was made of iron. These disks are squeezed using brake pads and this brings the car to a stop. The pads are initially squeezed by a caliper using hydraulics. Asbestos was used as a lining for the discs to improve the performance of the brakes.
Anti-Lock Brakes
These brakes are safety features that prevent the brakes from locking up. There are speed sensors that determine if the brakes will lock. The hydraulic valves will limit the braking on the affected wheel. This will provide control to prevent the car from spinning.
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An Explanation of the Components of a Honda Brake System
The braking system of an automobile is perhaps the most essential part responsible for inhibiting its motion in a controlled manner. This system incorporates many parts which work in a coordinated manner to slow down the vehicle. Over time braking systems have evolved and today vary from the traditional drum brake systems to electronically assisted systems. Different types of braking systems can be seen in different vehicles depending upon the manufacturer and type of vehicle, and thus different sub components. Most Honda brake systems are the disk brake type.
Drum brakes use a pair of shoes fixed inside the drum in such a way that they are pressed against the inner surface when the driver pushes the brake pedal. The drum being attached to the rim slows down the vehicle. Generally a single double-acting hydraulic cylinder connected to the pedal is used to actuate the shoes. The pedal cylinder system exploits the mechanical advantage, thereby multiplying the force being transmitted. There is also a device called the brake adjuster inside the drum which maintains an optimum distance between the shoe-drum interface. Most vehicles incorporate a emergency brake lever, which again uses the same shoes for its functioning. When the emergency brake is actuated the cable connected to it pulls a lever connected to a shoe thereby stopping the car. This feature is also useful to park vehicles on slopes. These types are only usually found in older Honda braking systems, usually seventies and early eighties models.
Disc brake are now the new technological trend in automotive braking, which is nothing but a modernized version of the simple bicycle brake. Luckily all modern Honda braking systems are made up of disk brakes as they offer a massive increase in performance. These comprise of a brake disc or rotor mounted on the hub and a pair of brake pads fixed onto the brake caliper. The caliper receives a brake line from the master cylinder which in turn is connected to the pedal. The caliper can generally slide from side to side and is self centering. In the case of motorbikes, it may be rigidly mounted. Force is transmitted hydraulically from the brake line through the piston in the caliper. The piston then presses both the pads against the disc, thereby squeezing it. Discs are usually vented to allow fast dissipation of the heat generated due to rubbing of pads and disc. Vehicles with disc brakes also have an emergency brake system in case of primary brake failure. In most cars, the lever pulls the cable which turns a cam or screw. The cam or screw actuates the piston in caliper, thus producing braking action. Since there can be permanent actuation without the need of driver, this is useful to park cars on slopes. Some braking systems have dedicated drums installed in the rear wheels meant only for emergency braking.
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