Brake Allocations Decision Matrix
- Ayush Patel
Criteria | Weighting | Front Wheels | Rear Wheels | All Wheels | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stability/Traction | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Rear Brakes are typically used to prevent lockup of wheels. They provide close to 40% of the overall braking force |
Durability/Life Span | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Front Brakes tend to wear out quicker than rear brakes. With brakes in all wheels, force gets distrubuted does not wear so quickly |
Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | Its easier to replace 2 brake assemblies (only front/rear) than 4 |
Performance | 1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | Since the weight of a car transfer to the front wheels while braking, they would perform well to stop the car. However, if a car only has front brakes it would be far difficult to apply full pressure without slipping/locking out. |
Braking Distance without slipping/lockout | 1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | Braking distance with the most stability/traction will come from brake on all wheels. Front wheel brakes can provide a good brake force but increasing chances of slip, Rear brakes will have a significantly larger braking distance. |
Weight Added | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | More brakes = more weight |
Total |
| 0 | -1 | 3 |
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