Hydraulic brake

A hydraulic brake means a brake, the hydraulic power transmission, that is a liquid in a duct is carried out. This technique is used in automotive brakes, but also becoming more common in bicycle brakes. Hydraulic brakes convince with significantly better properties than mechanically actuated brakes. So they are much better dosed and produce a higher braking force.

As hydraulic fluid comes häufg specially adapted to the requirements for use in brakes and brake fluid in accordance with standardized for use. In the field of bicycles including mineral oils are used.

In the automotive and motorcycle industry disc brakes with hydraulic actuation. Drum brakes were also long been standard in the automotive sector. In the field of bicycles and rim brakes are common. Hydraulically operated brakes are not suitable as a parking brake, if they are not running as a spring-loaded brake, because when parked or unusual pressure generating no pressure Permanent receipt can be ensured.