Braking System

In the braking system, a fluid element known as hydraulic is pressurized to provide the required forces to squeeze the brake pad material onto the rotor and slow down or stop the vehicle. Brakes can either be drum or disc based.

Generally, there are two independent brakes on a two wheeler: one set on the front wheel and one on the rear, however, there are many models which have 'linked brakes' and apply both at the same time. The front brake is generally much more powerful than the rear brake.

Some very important aspects about the Braking System are:

• It is important that there is no air in the hydraulic braking system. Bleeding of the system is the means of keeping the hydraulic braking system air-free.
• The amount of friction material on the brake pads are very important, replacing worn brake pads is the quickest way to increased the braking power of a vehicle.
• The condition of the brake fluid is very vital.
• The braking system require constant checking and worn and torn parts should be replaced.
• Lubrication is a must to lengthen the life of the brake system parts.

Parts of a Brake System
The important parts of a Brake System are:

• Brake Pads
• Brake Levers
• Brake Shoes
• Brake Lining
• Brake Drums
• Sprockets
• Brake Wire/Line
• Brake Cylinder
• Brake Fluid