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What Is Brake Boosting?

When I was on my way to work this morning, I overheard a piece of a conversation on the topic of brake boosting. Since this was something I had never heard of before, I became interested in learning...

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What Is a Jake Brake?

While reading through some information on the different types of brakes that can be used in a variety of vehicle sizes and types, I came across something called a Jake Brake. Not long after I skimmed...

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What Is Brake Fade?

When I was driving to work earlier this week, I noticed a sudden loss in power within my braking system. After returning home and not being able to shake what had happened, I did some research on the...

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What Types Of Brakes Are Used In Trains?

When I was driving out of state earlier this month, I noticed a train on the tracks in the far distance. After some thinking throughout my journey, I became curious about the braking systems that are...

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What Kind Of Brakes Do Airplanes Use?

When I was returning from an international trip earlier this month, I became curious about how the airplane was able to stop itself at the end of the runway. When I got home, I decided to do some in...

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What Is The E-Brake Used For?

When I received my new car earlier this week, I noticed the e-brake, or emergency brake, while becoming familiar with the components inside. Realizing that I never really put this brake to use while...

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