What is a Car's Braking System?
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An automobile braking system refers to a series of specialized devices that apply a certain force to specific parts of the vehicle (primarily the wheels) to enforce a certain degree of braking. 1. Function: To forcibly decelerate or even stop a moving vehicle as required by the driver; to keep a stationary vehicle stable under various road conditions (including on slopes); and to maintain a stable speed for a vehicle moving downhill. 2. Classification of Devices: (1) The service brake is operated by the driver's foot, hence also known as the foot brake. (2) The parking brake is operated by the driver's hand, hence also known as the hand brake. 3. Function of Devices: (1) The function of the service brake is to decelerate a moving vehicle or bring it to a stop within the shortest possible distance. (2) The function of the parking brake is to keep a vehicle stationary on various road surfaces.