Brakes are used to slow down or stop the vehicle. Hydraulic brakes are generally
used in automobiles, where brakes are applied by pressure on a fluid. Mechanical
brakes are also used in some vehicles. These brakes are operated by means of
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Introduction to
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leavers, linkages, pedals, cams, etc. Hand brake or parking brake is usually a
mechanical brake. These are used for parking the vehicles on sloppy surfaces and
also in case of emergency.
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