Brakes
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Overview
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The Brakes subsystem is one of the most critical when it comes to the safety of the driver and the solar car. It’s primary objectives are:
  * Perform calculations to ensure the solar car will have the required retarding force to stop at half a “g” (9.8 ) of deceleration.
  * Develop a lightweight, reliable, stopping mechanism (typically hydraulic brakes) for the solar car. This includes the pedal assembly/caliper mounts/master cylinder mounts/etc.
  * Develop a parking brake for solar car
  * If deemed necessary, integrate the activation of the motor regen brakes into the overall brakes system

The brakes subsystems can be broken down into the following components/concepts:

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   :caption: Components/Concepts

   Dynamics <dynamics.md>
   Master Cylinder <masterCylinder.md>
   Calipers <calipers.md>
   Lines and Fittings <linesAndFittings.md>
   Brake Bias <brakeBias.md>
   Parking Brake <parkingBrake.md>
   Continuing Research <continuingResearch.md>