Do car brakes only stop the front wheels?
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Braking involves both the front and rear wheels, with the braking force generally being greater on the drive wheels than on the non-drive wheels. Therefore, in most front-wheel-drive cars, the front wheels provide the primary braking while the rear wheels assist, and the handbrake operates on the rear wheels. If braking is applied only to the front wheels, it may cause the vehicle to lose directional control, making it difficult to maintain the intended path during braking. If braking is applied only to the rear wheels, it may cause the rear wheels to lose traction, potentially leading to skidding or fishtailing. More related information is as follows: 1. The functions of the braking system are as follows: The braking system forces a moving car to decelerate or even stop as required by the driver; it keeps a parked car stable under various road conditions (including on slopes); and it maintains a stable speed for a car moving downhill. 2. Note: Many domestic car manufacturers use front disc and rear drum braking systems for small and medium-sized production vehicles, while some models feature four-wheel disc brakes. Compared to drum brakes, disc brakes are more advanced in technology, lighter in weight, and superior in heat dissipation, braking performance, and adaptability to complex weather and road conditions.
