Do front-wheel drive cars brake with the front or rear wheels?
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Braking is applied to both front and rear wheels, with the braking force generally greater on the driven wheels than on the non-driven wheels. Therefore, in most front-wheel drive cars like sedans, the primary braking is done by the front wheels, with the rear wheels serving as supplementary. The parking brake, however, acts on the rear wheels. Here’s some information about the braking system: Function of the braking system: It allows the driver to forcibly decelerate or stop a moving vehicle as required; it keeps a stationary vehicle stable under various road conditions (including on slopes); and it maintains a stable speed for vehicles going downhill. Classification: Currently, most domestic car manufacturers use front disc and rear drum brake 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 technologically, lighter in weight, and offer superior heat dissipation, braking performance, and adaptability to complex weather and road conditions.