1. General
1.1 Definitions
A brake is an energy converter designed to slow down (retarding brake) or completely stop the movement of a machine (stopping brake).
Table 1 shows the principle of common braking systems.
A friction element is essentially a transformer of energy into heat. The brake rotor stores and disperses most of the heat generated, so the problem 3.2
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Braking problems
