Steering Geometry in Automobile Engineering

vehicle geometry

Steering Geometry Components The steering Geometry system can be classified into forwarding steering, rear steering, or integral steering. The system that regulates the angular movement of the front wheels of a vehicle is called the steering system. This flight system minimizes the effort of the operator to turn the front wheel with the application of … Read more

Requirements of Brake System in Automobiles

brakes

The brake is an essential control device in a car. If something goes wrong with the brakes, it can be disastrous. The following are the requirements for proper brake operation. 1. They must be strong enough to stop the car at a minimum distance in an emergency. In addition, the driver must be in control … Read more

Introduction to Antilock Braking System (ABS)

antilock braking system

The Antilock Braking System (ABS) is a type of active safety system in a vehicle. It is also known as a non-slip braking system. This system kicks in when the driver suddenly applies the brakes during an emergency. The use of the antilock braking system in cars and motorcycles is now mandatory in most of … Read more

Brake Master Cylinder – Detailed Working Principle

master cylinder in hydraulic braking system

When the brake pedal is depressed, fluid in the brake master cylinder, under pressure, flows out of it and into the fluid lines leading to the wheel cylinders. It is divided into two parts, namely, the fluid reservoir and the compression chamber. Working of Brake Master Cylinder: When the pedal is depressed, the piston at … Read more

Hydraulic Brake System – Construction & Working

hydraulic braking system

Brakes operated by hydraulic pressure (fluid pressure) are called hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic brakes are commonly used in automobiles. Principle Hydraulic brakes work according to the principle of Pascal’s law, which states that “the pressure at one point in a fluid is the same in all directions in space”. According to this law, when pressure is … Read more