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Brake Efficiency Formula
The formula to calculate brake efficiency is:
\[ E_{brake} = \frac{VW}{BE} \times 100 \]
Where:
- Ebrake is the Brake Efficiency (%)
- VW is the total vehicle weight (lbf)
- BE is the brake effort (lbf)
How to Calculate Brake Efficiency?
To calculate brake efficiency:
- Divide the total vehicle weight by the brake effort.
- Multiply the result by 100 to get the efficiency percentage.
Example Calculation
If a vehicle has a total weight of 4000 lbf and a brake effort of 800 lbf, the brake efficiency is:
\[ E_{brake} = \frac{4000}{800} \times 100 = 500\% \]
This example demonstrates the calculation, but in practice, ideal brake efficiency percentages are much lower.
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