broms

Broms is the Swedish term for brake, referring to the system that slows or stops a vehicle by converting kinetic energy into heat through friction. In common usage, broms encompasses the entire braking system and its interaction with the vehicle's control electronics, hydraulics, and mechanical linkages.

The braking system typically consists of disc brakes or drum brakes, or a combination of both. Key components include brake pads or shoes, rotors (discs) or drums, and calipers or wheel cylinders that apply pressure to create friction. The system is driven by a master cylinder that translates the driver’s pedal input into hydraulic pressure, which is transmitted through brake lines to the individual brakes at each wheel. In modern vehicles, electronic aids such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and brake assist help manage force and prevent wheel lockup during braking.

A parking brake, often separate from the primary hydraulic system, mechanically engages the rear brakes to secure the vehicle when stationary. Brake fluid, typically glycol- or ester-based, transmits hydraulic pressure and requires periodic replacement and bleeding to maintain performance and prevent moisture-related degradation.

Maintenance and safety are central to broms performance. Regular inspection of pad or shoe wear, rotor/drum condition, fluid levels, and seal integrity is essential. Regulations and standards for braking performance vary by region, but all systems aim to provide reliable stopping power, predictable feel, and safe interaction with other vehicle safety systems. In everyday language, broms is widely understood in Swedish-speaking contexts as the essential mechanism that enables controlled deceleration and stopping.