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2023/05/18
What is a brake?
Brakes can be broadly categorized into two main types: industrial brakes and automotive brakes. Automotive brakes, in turn, are divided into service brakes (foot brake), parking brakes (handbrake), and power-assisted balanced brakes. During driving, the advanced power-assisted balanced brake is typically used because it works in conjunction with spiral grooves on the brake drum to maintain vehicle stability throughout the journey. Additionally, this type of brake offers exceptional braking stability, making it a popular choice for domestic automotive applications—and providing crucial safety support for drivers of heavy-duty vehicles.
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The Development of Brakes
The downstream industries of the industrial brake sector primarily include lifting and transportation machinery, metallurgical equipment, mining machinery, construction engineering equipment, wind power and nuclear power equipment, as well as shipbuilding and offshore heavy industry—various sectors within the broader manufacturing industry. Benefiting from the revitalization and growth of these industries, the industrial brake sector is poised to embrace another round of sustained, healthy development opportunities. According to the "2013-2017 China Industrial Brake Industry Development Outlook Forecast and Transformation & Upgrading Analysis Report" [2], China's industrial brake industry is expected to maintain an annual growth rate of 10%-20% over the next few years.
The Working Principle of Brakes (Part 1)
The general working principle of a braking system is to use the friction between non-rotating components connected to the vehicle body (or frame) and rotating components linked to the wheels (or drive shafts) to prevent the wheels from turning—or to counteract their tendency to rotate.
The Working Principle of Brakes (Part 2)
In the automotive market, many mid- to low-range models with smaller engine displacements typically feature a braking system that combines "front disc brakes with rear drum brakes"—meaning the front wheels are equipped with disc brakes, while the rear wheels use drum brakes. Examples include the popular First Auto Works-Volkswagen Jetta, Changan Suzuki Alto and Antelope, BYD Freler, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Qiliama, and Shanghai General Motors Sail, among others. Let’s first take a brief look at the rear-wheel drum brakes, which are commonly used in these vehicles.
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Classification of Brakes
① Friction brakes: These rely on the friction force between the braking component and the moving part to achieve braking. ② Non-friction brakes: The main structural types of these brakes include magnetic powder brakes (which use the shear force generated when magnetic powder is magnetized to apply braking), magnetic eddy current brakes (whose braking torque can be adjusted by regulating the excitation current), and water eddy current brakes, among others.