What is the function of the brake pedal?

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The function of the brake pedal is to slow down or stop the vehicle. Below is an extended introduction about the brake pedal: 1. Prohibited scenarios: (1) Small vehicles descending long slopes. When small passenger vehicles descend long slopes, it is recommended to use lower gears and engine braking to achieve deceleration, avoiding the use of the brake pedal as much as possible. (2) Large vehicles descending long slopes. For large vehicles or heavily loaded vehicles descending long slopes, remember not to press the brake pedal continuously; engine braking must be used for deceleration. 2. Pedal position: The brake pedal is commonly referred to as the 'brake.' There is a small pedal connected to the brake lever above the brake, hence it is also called the 'brake pedal.' There is also a small pedal on the clutch, known as the clutch pedal. The clutch is on the left, and the brake is on the right (aligned with the accelerator, with the accelerator on the right). 3. Working principle: A wheel or disc is fixed on the high-speed shaft of the machine, and a corresponding brake shoe, band, or disc is installed on the machine base. Under external force, it generates braking torque.