Attributes of Design

Force Diagram1. SELF-ALIGNMENT

2. UNIFORM FORCES ON BRAKE SHOES

3. BOTH BRAKE SHOES ENGAGE AT THE SAME TIME

4. SELF-ADJUSTMENT

5. SIMPLICITY OF CONSTRUCTION

6. RELIABILITY

7. ANTI-LOCK FEATURE FOR SAFETYFree Body Diagram

8. BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE EASILY CHANGED TO SUIT RIDERS NEEDS

9. TWELVE DEGREES OF MECHANICAL FREEDOM