Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dehradun Institute of Technology

Dehradun
SEMINAR REPORT
ON
BRAKING SYSTEM

GUIDED BY:

SUBMITTED BY:

MR.RAHUL BAHUGUNA

J. PRADYUMNA RAJU
ME(B) 4TH YEAR

Introduction

Inhibits motion of the vehicle.

Friction helps to convert kinetic energy of the

vehicle into heat energy.

Hydraulic Brake System

This system uses a brake fluid (Preferably

ethylene glycol) to transfer the pressure applied
by the operator from the controlling unit to the
actual brake mechanism, which is usually at or
near the wheel of the vehicle.

Most vehicles in India prefer to have drum brakes

on rear wheels while disk brakes on the front
wheels attached to the hydraulic controlling unit

Construction

Brake pedal or lever

A pushrod (also called an actuating rod)

A master cylinder assembly containing a piston assembly

(made up of either one or two pistons, a return
spring, a series of gaskets/ O-rings and a fluid reservoir)

Reinforced hydraulic lines

Brake caliper assembly consisting of one or two hollow

aluminium or chrome-plated steel pistons (called caliper
pistons), a set of thermally conductive brake pads and
a rotor (also called a brake disc) or drum attached to an axle

The system is filled with a glycol-ether based brake fluid

Hydraulic Brake System

Working

Master Cylinder

Brake Circuits

Front/rear split brake system

Diagonalsplit brake system

Types of Brakes

Disc Brakes

Advantages of Disk Brakes

They dissipate heat better.

They are more effective.

Performs better in wet conditions.

Drum Brakes

Proportioning Valve
Create pressure dif
Lower pressure to rear caliper
Adjustable

Brake Lines
Front

Master Cylinder
Proportioning Valve

Rear

Withstand master cylinder pressure

Flexible
Hard Line

Brake Pads

Recover quickly
Wear gradually
Quiet
Asbestos

Brake Fluids
DOT= Department of Transportation
Properties
High boiling point
Low freezing point
Non Corrosive
Water Tolerance
DOT 3 and 4Polyglycol based
Most common
Inexpensive
Ruined by moisture
Boiling temp.-205&230

DOT 5 Silicone Based

Used only for heavy
duty applications
Very Expensive
Boiling temp.-260

Antilock Brake System

Thank You