pidurdussüsteemi

The term "pidurdussüsteem" is the Estonian word for a braking system. It refers to a mechanism designed to slow down or stop a moving object. In vehicles, the braking system is a critical safety component responsible for decelerating the vehicle, reducing its speed, and bringing it to a halt.

Common types of braking systems include hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Hydraulic systems use fluid pressure to apply force to brake pads or shoes, which then create friction against a rotating disc or drum. Pneumatic systems, often found in heavy vehicles like trucks and buses, use compressed air to operate the brakes. Mechanical systems typically employ cables or levers to actuate the braking mechanism.

The primary components of a typical vehicle braking system include the brake pedal, master cylinder, brake lines, brake fluid, calipers (for disc brakes), brake pads, rotors (for disc brakes), wheel cylinders (for drum brakes), brake shoes (for drum brakes), and drums (for drum brakes). When the brake pedal is pressed, it initiates a chain of actions that ultimately leads to friction being applied to the wheels, thereby slowing the vehicle. Regular maintenance and inspection of the braking system are essential to ensure its proper functioning and the safety of the occupants.