Analysis of the Importance of Automotive Braking Systems

The automotive braking system is of vital significance, mainly reflected in the following aspects:

I. Safety Assurance
Prevent collision accidents
The braking system is a key component for the safe operation of a car. During normal driving, when encountering unexpected situations such as pedestrians, vehicles or obstacles suddenly appearing ahead, the driver uses the braking system to slow down the car until it stops, thereby avoiding the occurrence of collision accidents. Effective braking performance can significantly reduce vehicle speed, decrease the impact force during a collision, and protect the safety of passengers in the vehicle as well as other people and property on the road.

2. Deal with emergencies
In emergency situations, such as when a vehicle loses control (for instance, a flat tire while driving at high speed or loss of steering control, etc.), the braking system is an important means for drivers to control the vehicle and reduce risks. A good braking system can provide sufficient braking force in an emergency to help the driver stop the vehicle safely or guide it to a safe area.

Ii. Maintenance of Traffic Order
Obey traffic rules
The braking system enables the car to operate in accordance with the requirements of traffic signals (such as stop at red lights), traffic signs (such as speed limit signs, stop signs, etc.) and traffic rules. Without a reliable braking system, cars will not be able to stop and wait normally, which will lead to chaotic traffic order and increase the risk of traffic accidents.

2. Control of the safe distance when following the vehicle
During normal driving, drivers need to maintain a safe following distance based on the vehicle speed and road conditions. The braking system enables the car to slow down in time when necessary to adapt to the speed changes of the vehicle in front and maintain a safe following distance. This helps prevent rear-end collisions and ensures the smoothness and safety of road traffic.

Iii. Vehicle Performance and Lifespan
Braking performance affects the driving experience
The performance of the braking system directly affects the driving experience of the vehicle. A high-quality braking system can provide sensitive, smooth and linear braking force, enabling the driver to precisely control the vehicle speed. On the contrary, if there are problems with the braking system, such as uneven braking or a soft feeling of the brake pedal, it will cause unease and distress to the driver, affecting the comfort and handling of driving.

2. Protect other components
When the braking system is operating normally, it can prevent excessive wear and damage to other components (such as tires, suspension systems, etc.) caused by excessive high-speed driving of the vehicle. When a vehicle can brake in a timely and effective manner, the tires will not remain in a high-speed friction state for a long time, and the suspension system will not bear excessive impact force, thereby extending the service life of these components and reducing the vehicle's maintenance costs.

Iv. Requirements of Laws and Regulations
1. Safety standards stipulate
Traffic regulations in various countries and regions all have strict safety standards and requirements for the braking systems of automobiles. Automobile manufacturers must ensure that the cars they produce are equipped with braking systems that comply with regulations, including the friction coefficient of brake pads, the size and quality of brake discs, and the requirements for brake fluid, etc. Cars that do not meet the safety standards of the braking system are not allowed to be driven on the road. This is a basic measure to ensure public traffic safety.