Brakes are one of the most important controls for vehicles. The brakes help to keep the vehicle safe in the shortest possible time.

Brakes require some special features, which are listed below:

1. Must be able to park the vehicle at the fastest and safest distance.

2. Frequent use should not reduce the efficiency of the brakes.

3. There should be only minimal repairs.

4. The effort required by the driver to apply the brakes to control the vehicle should be minimal.

5. There should be no gap between the force applied to the brake and the time when the brake starts working.

6. Do not interrupt the operation of the suspension and steering systems.

7. Must have the ability to remove heat generated during brake operation.

8. The vehicle should not deviate from the road or cause any noise while applying the brakes.

Classification of Brakes

The braking systems used in vehicles are classified as follows based on various factors.

1. In terms of usage
2. Depending on where the brake is attached
3. Based on construction method
4. Based on the method of operation
5. Based on the breaking effort mitigation method


1. In Terms of Usage
It is divided into service brakes and parking brakes.

2. Depending on Where The Brake is Attached
It can be divided into two types, those attached to the transmission line and those attached to the wheels.

3. Based on Construction Method
Drum brakes and disc brakes can be divided into two types.

4. Based on The Method of Operation
It is divided into five categories: mechanical brake, hydraulic brake, electrical brake, vacuum brake and air brake.

5. Based on The Breaking Effort Mitigation Method
Brakes that use more engine power to reduce the driver's effort are called servo brakes or power assisted brakes, and brakes that use the engine's full brakes to avoid braking without the driver 's effort.