Automotive Brakes
The video discusses a new world record set by the Koenigsegg Regera for decelerating from 400 kilometers per hour to a full stop in just 8.62 seconds.
The carbon ceramic brakes of the Koenigsegg Regera had to dissipate around 1.1 megawatts of energy during the braking phase, which is enough to power the average American home for nearly two hours.
The brake system on most powered vehicles produces more deceleration force than the drivetrain's acceleration force, with Formula One race cars being an extreme example of this.
The video explains the functioning of brake systems, including the use of hydraulic cylinders, pistons, brake shoes, and retracting springs to apply and release brake pressure effectively.
Hydraulic brake systems use a combination of rigid hydraulic lines and flexible reinforced rubber hoses to transfer fluid pressure between the master cylinder and brake cylinders, allowing for efficient braking performance.
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