This document discusses brakes and dynamometers. It begins by stating the purpose of brakes is to stop a vehicle in the shortest distance while maintaining control. It then describes the main types of brakes including drum, disc, internal expanding, hydraulic, vacuum, and air brakes. The document explains how hydraulic braking systems work using Pascal's law and the hydraulic advantage. It details the components and functions of master cylinders and wheel cylinders. Disc brake systems are also described along with their advantages over drum brakes. Several types of dynamometers are listed including absorption, transmission, driving, rope brake, Prony brake, hydraulic, and eddy current dynamometers. The document concludes with important questions about brakes and dynam