What is the Function of an Automotive Braking System?
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Modern vehicles are equipped with braking systems designed to ensure driving safety. Below is an introduction to automotive braking systems: Functions of an Automotive Braking System: The primary function of a vehicle's braking system is to allow the driver, based on road and traffic conditions, to apply a certain force to the wheels via the road surface, thereby imposing a controlled level of braking to meet driving requirements. The braking system mainly consists of an energy supply device, control device, transmission device, braking force adjustment device, and the brake itself. Classification of Automotive Braking Systems: Currently, braking systems can be categorized into drum brakes and disc brakes. Modern vehicles also feature a central brake (handbrake), primarily used for parking. Due to differences in structure and physical characteristics, drum brakes are generally used in heavy-duty vehicles, while light vehicles almost exclusively use disc brakes or a combination of front disc and rear drum brakes (modern disc brakes consist of a brake disc and a caliper, hence also known as caliper disc brakes, commonly referred to as brake calipers).