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The braking system provides the driver of a vehicle with a meansof safely slowing down (or retarding) the vehicle and bringing it to a halt. When the brakes are applied ………….is generated which converts the energy of movement, …………….. energy into …………….energy.
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© 1984 R. Brooks, J. Hirst, J. Whipp
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Hirst, J., Whipp, J. (1984). Brakes. In: Brooks, R. (eds) Introduction to Motor Vehicle Craft. Macmillan Motor Vehicle Engineering Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-06976-7_12
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