Clutch
Semi centrifugal and centrifugal clutches
Semi centrifugal clutch :- For small torque transmission the clutch springs m…
Clutch
Requirements of clutch
1. Torque transmission :- The clutch should be able to transmit the maximum torque o…
Brakes
Brake fluid
Requirements :- The essential characteristics required of a braking fluid are discuss…
Brakes
Hydraulic brakes
Layout and components Most of the cars today use hydraulically operated foot brakes …
Brakes
Mechanical brakes
Mechanical brakes are obsolete now as service brakes. However, these are still used on…
Brakes
Siemens VDO electronic wedge brake (EWB)
Developed by Siemens VDO automotive. This is a brake by wire system working on 12 volt…
Brakes
Sensotronic Brake control (SBC)
SBC is an innovative electronically controlled system developed by Bosch and Merce…
Brakes
Electric hydraulic combi brake (EHC)
Layout of a combined electrically and hydraulically operated brake is shown in figure.…
Brakes
Electric parking brake (EPB)
Three types of EPB are described below :- 1. Cable puller type : - It consists of …
Brakes
Disc brakes
Construction As shown in figure, a disc brake consists of a cast iron disc bolted to …
Brakes
Drum brakes
Construction and types In this type of brakes, a brake drum is attached concentric to…
Brakes
Types of brakes
The brakes for Automotive use may be classified according the following considerations…
Brakes
Servo Brakes system
Servo mechanism Any mechanism which adds to the drivers effort in applying the br…
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