What is a Service Brake?
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Service brake is the braking system of a car, which can slow down and stop the vehicle while it is moving. Brakes are divided into service brakes (foot brakes) and parking brakes (hand brakes), and consist of several components such as the brake pedal, push rod, master cylinder, wheel cylinder, brake drum, brake shoe, brake backing plate, friction lining, brake shoe return spring, and oil pipe. During driving, the service brake (foot brake) is generally used to facilitate slowing down and stopping while moving forward. The parking brake not only keeps the car stationary but also serves as a backup in case the service brake fails. Once the car comes to a complete stop, the parking brake (hand brake) should be applied to prevent the vehicle from sliding forward or rolling backward.