What are the Classification of Brakes?

1.By method of power
a) Mechanical brakes
b) Hydraulic brakes
c) Vacuum brakes
d) Air brakes
e) Electrical brakes
f) Magnetic brakes
g) Air assisted hydraulic brakes

2.By method of application:
 a) Service or foot brakes
 b)Parking or hand brakes

3.By method of operation: 
a) Manual
b) Servo
c) Power operation

4. By method of Braking contact 
 a. Internal Expanding Brakes
b. External Contracting Brakes.

5. By Method of Applying Brake force:
a. Single Acting Brakes.
b. Double Acting Brakes.

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