Discover great deals on the many top brand items available only on eBay!

Brakes

A brake is a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a machine, and to keep it from starting to move. The kinetic energy lost by the moving part is usually translated to heat by friction. more...

HomeHome
ATV PartsATV Parts
ATVsATVs
AircraftAircraft
Aviation PartsAviation Parts
BoatsBoats
Boats & Watercraft PartsBoats & Watercraft Parts
BusesBuses
Commercial TrucksCommercial Trucks
Go Karts: High-performanceGo Karts: High-performance
Military VehiclesMilitary Vehicles
Motorcycle PartsMotorcycle Parts
MotorcyclesMotorcycles
OtherOther
Other PowersportsOther Powersports
Other Vehicle PartsOther Vehicle Parts
Personal WatercraftPersonal Watercraft
Powersport Vehicles Under...Powersport Vehicles Under...
RVs and CampersRVs and Campers
Race Cars (Not Street Legal)Race Cars (Not Street Legal)
Racing PartsRacing Parts
Scooters & MopedsScooters & Mopeds
Snowmobile PartsSnowmobile Parts
SnowmobilesSnowmobiles
TrailersTrailers
Vintage Car & Truck PartsVintage Car & Truck Parts
AC & HeatingAC & Heating
AccessoriesAccessories
Air Intake & Fuel DeliveryAir Intake & Fuel Delivery
BrakesBrakes
Charging & Starting SystemsCharging & Starting Systems
Cooling SystemCooling System
DecalsDecals
Engines & ComponentsEngines & Components
ExhaustExhaust
ExteriorExterior
FiltersFilters
GasketsGaskets
GaugesGauges
GlassGlass
IgnitionIgnition
InteriorInterior
Lighting & LampsLighting & Lamps
Other PartsOther Parts
Parts CarsParts Cars
Radio & Speaker SystemsRadio & Speaker Systems
Suspension & SteeringSuspension & Steering
Transmission & DrivetrainTransmission & Drivetrain
Wheels, Tires, & Hub CapsWheels, Tires, & Hub Caps
Wholesale LotsWholesale Lots

Alternatively, in regenerative braking, the energy is recovered and stored in a flywheel, capacitor or other device for later use.

Note that kinetic energy increases with the square of the velocity (E = ½m·v2 relationship). This means that if the speed of a vehicle doubles, it has four times as much energy. The brakes must therefore dissipate four times as much energy to stop it and consequently the braking distance is four times longer.

Brakes of some description are fitted to most wheeled vehicles, including automobiles of all kinds, trucks, trains, motorcycles, and bicycles. Baggage and shopping carts may have them for use on a moving ramp. Some aeroplanes are fitted with wheel brakes on the undercarriage. Some aircraft also feature air brakes designed to slow them down in flight. Notable examples include gliders and some WWII-era fighter aircraft which allow the aircraft to maintain a safe speed in a steep descent. Most modern cars have vacuum assisted servo brakes.

Deceleration and avoiding acceleration when going downhill, is also achieved by using a low gear, see engine braking.

Friction brakes on cars store the heat in the rotating part (drum or disc) during the brake application and release it to the air gradually.

Types of brake

  • Air brake (aircraft)
  • Air brake (rail)
  • Disc brake
  • Drum brake
  • Electromagnetic brake
  • Engine braking
  • Hydraulic brake
  • Regenerative brake
  • Vacuum brake

Read more at Wikipedia.org


[List your site here Free!]

Porsche Relined Brake Shoe Set, 356/356A/356B (50-63)Porsche Relined Brake Shoe Set, 356/356A/356B (50-63) $218.51 Chevy 10 & 12 Bolt Rear Disc Brake Kit Emergency Brake .Chevy 10 & 12 Bolt Rear Disc Brake Kit Emergency Brake . $429.95
Amc Rambler Parking Brake Bellcrank 1958-1960Amc Rambler Parking Brake Bellcrank 1958-1960 $19.99 Porsche Brake and Clutch Pedal Pad 356/911/912/91​4/93 0 .Porsche Brake and Clutch Pedal Pad 356/911/912/91​4/93 0 . $4.25
Nos 1973 74 75 76 77 78 79 Ford C-L800/900 Truck Rear B.Nos 1973 74 75 76 77 78 79 Ford C-L800/900 Truck Rear B. $9.99 New Studebaker Metal Master Cylinder Filler Cap & GsktNew Studebaker Metal Master Cylinder Filler Cap & Gskt $13.95
66 67 Fairlane 500 Shock Tower Covers Grade A Original .66 67 Fairlane 500 Shock Tower Covers Grade A Original . $0.99 79 80 81 82 83 Toronado Rear Brake Spring Hardware Kit79 80 81 82 83 Toronado Rear Brake Spring Hardware Kit $43.96
63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Dodge Truck D300 1Ton Brake Hoses .63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Dodge Truck D300 1Ton Brake Hoses . $26.90 Porsche Cable Support Strap 356/911/912/93​0/91 2E (50-89.Porsche Cable Support Strap 356/911/912/93​0/91 2E (50-89. $9.84
57 58 59 Dodge Truck D300 1Ton Brake Hoses Full Set57 58 59 Dodge Truck D300 1Ton Brake Hoses Full Set $26.90 1956-1964 Ford Hydraulic Brake Back Wheel Cylinder Asse.1956-1964 Ford Hydraulic Brake Back Wheel Cylinder Asse. $9.99
1974-1975 Chevelle Camaro Rear Brake Shoe Automatic Adj.1974-1975 Chevelle Camaro Rear Brake Shoe Automatic Adj. $3.99 Gm * Delco Moraine * Wheel Cylinder Kit Lot * Vintage.Gm * Delco Moraine * Wheel Cylinder Kit Lot * Vintage. $8.50
American Motors Rambler Rear Brakes 1966 To 1969American Motors Rambler Rear Brakes 1966 To 1969 $12.50 Nos 67 72 Ford Master Cylinder Cap Gasket Fairlane Gala.Nos 67 72 Ford Master Cylinder Cap Gasket Fairlane Gala. $14.90
1949-54 50 Chevy Sedan Belair Disc Brake Conversion Kit1949-54 50 Chevy Sedan Belair Disc Brake Conversion Kit $399.00 61 62 63 64 Ford Pick Up Truck Front Brake Shoes 11 X 261 62 63 64 Ford Pick Up Truck Front Brake Shoes 11 X 2 $29.95
Used Oem 1965 - 1972? Ford Mustang V-8 Rear Brake Drum.Used Oem 1965 - 1972? Ford Mustang V-8 Rear Brake Drum. $14.95 1980-1981 Skylark Transmission Control Lever Nos1980-1981 Skylark Transmission Control Lever Nos $9.99
1967 Ford Truck Inner Wheel Bearing F250-350 Nos1967 Ford Truck Inner Wheel Bearing F250-350 Nos $9.99 Amc Amx Javelin Disc Brake Proportioning Valve And Junc.Amc Amx Javelin Disc Brake Proportioning Valve And Junc. $65.00
Reman 1967 - 1972, or More Fords, Mustang Master Cylind.Reman 1967 - 1972, or More Fords, Mustang Master Cylind. $69.95 Dodge Aspen , Volare Nos Frt Park Brake-Cable MoparDodge Aspen , Volare Nos Frt Park Brake-Cable Mopar $19.95
86 87 88 89 Sable & Taurus Front Brake Hose Nos Ford E6.86 87 88 89 Sable & Taurus Front Brake Hose Nos Ford E6. $47.50 1935 - 1960 Cadillac Rear Wheel Cylinder Repair Kit Pa.1935 - 1960 Cadillac Rear Wheel Cylinder Repair Kit Pa. $12.99
Nash Rambler Parking Brake Lever 1950-1955 NosNash Rambler Parking Brake Lever 1950-1955 Nos $49.95 Ford Master Cylinder 1939-1948 Passenger Car & 1939-195.Ford Master Cylinder 1939-1948 Passenger Car & 1939-195. $59.95
60 1960 Dodge Truck D300 1Ton Brake Hoses Full Set60 1960 Dodge Truck D300 1Ton Brake Hoses Full Set $26.90 67 68 69 70-72 Firebird Trans Am Front Disc Brake Hose67 68 69 70-72 Firebird Trans Am Front Disc Brake Hose $35.00
Ah Sprite, Bugeye, Mg Midget 1958-74, Gas/Brake/Clut​ch .Ah Sprite, Bugeye, Mg Midget 1958-74, Gas/Brake/Clut​ch . $14.99 1953-1959 Gmc Chevy 1 Ton Truck Rear Brake Adjuster Scr.1953-1959 Gmc Chevy 1 Ton Truck Rear Brake Adjuster Scr. $9.99
1942-50 Oldsmobile 66 68 76 Brake Adjusting Screw Pivot.1942-50 Oldsmobile 66 68 76 Brake Adjusting Screw Pivot. $19.99 Porsche Brake Master Cylinder, 356/356A/356B (50-63)Porsche Brake Master Cylinder, 356/356A/356B (50-63) $119.95
1937 - 1961 Cadillac Front Wheel Cylinder Repair Kit Pa.1937 - 1961 Cadillac Front Wheel Cylinder Repair Kit Pa. $12.99 41 42 46 47 Dodge Truck Wf32 1.5Ton Brake Hoses Full Se.41 42 46 47 Dodge Truck Wf32 1.5Ton Brake Hoses Full Se. $27.90
56 57 1956 1957 Buick Series 40 50 60 100 Front Brake .56 57 1956 1957 Buick Series 40 50 60 100 Front Brake . $34.84 72 Mustang Maverick Lh Front Brake Cylinder Assembly No.72 Mustang Maverick Lh Front Brake Cylinder Assembly No. $41.25
1955-1957 Chevy Belair 210 12" 2" drop Disc Brake Kit1955-1957 Chevy Belair 210 12" 2" drop Disc Brake Kit $369.00 Mopar Nos Rear-Dust Seals (6) Rampage Omni AriesMopar Nos Rear-Dust Seals (6) Rampage Omni Aries $9.95
Mustang Power Brake Conversion Kit Drum/At 1967-1970Mustang Power Brake Conversion Kit Drum/At 1967-1970 $299.00 Amc Amx Javelin Hornet American Front Disc Brake Conve.Amc Amx Javelin Hornet American Front Disc Brake Conve. $250.00
Nos Military M35 Master Cylinder Deuce 2.5 Ton 6X6 M35A.Nos Military M35 Master Cylinder Deuce 2.5 Ton 6X6 M35A. $42.00 86 87 88 89 Sable &Taurus Parking Brake Release Switch .86 87 88 89 Sable &Taurus Parking Brake Release Switch . $38.73
Vw Type Ii & Dasher Brake Reservoir CapVw Type Ii & Dasher Brake Reservoir Cap $0.99 Nos 1968 69 70 71 72 Ford Medium Heavy Bus Truck Brake .Nos 1968 69 70 71 72 Ford Medium Heavy Bus Truck Brake . $4.99
Gm A / F / X Body Tall 2 Inch Drop Spindle Steel HeidtsGm A / F / X Body Tall 2 Inch Drop Spindle Steel Heidts $299.00 1965-1966 Mustang & Ford Drum Brake Rebuild Kit, V81965-1966 Mustang & Ford Drum Brake Rebuild Kit, V8 $174.95
Click to see more Brakes items at ebay.com
Prices current as of last update, 05/18/12 4:57pm.

Home Contact Resources Exchange Links eBay