Braking system of electric travel scooters: a comprehensive analysis of disc brakes, drum brakes and electronic brakes

With the increasing popularity of electric travel scooters, the performance of their brake systems has become one of the focuses of consumer attention. An excellent electric travel scooter should not only have strong power and a comfortable riding experience, but also have a reliable and efficient braking system to ensure the safety of the rider. At present, the common brake configurations of electric travel scooters on the market mainly include disc brakes, drum brakes and electronic brakes. This article will analyze these brake systems in detail to help consumers better understand and choose the electric travel scooter that suits them.

As a common brake configuration on electric travel scooters, the disc brake system has won wide acclaim for its excellent braking performance. Disc brakes achieve braking by clamping the brake disc fixed on the wheel with a brake caliper. When the rider presses the brake handle, the brake pads in the brake caliper will quickly clamp the brake disc, converting the kinetic energy of the wheel into heat energy through friction, thereby achieving deceleration and stopping. The advantage of disc brakes is that they have good braking effect and can quickly reduce the speed in a short time to ensure the safety of the rider. At the same time, the heat dissipation performance of the disc brake is also very good, and it can maintain a stable braking effect even under long-term continuous braking. In addition, the maintenance of the disc brake is relatively simple, and only the brake pads need to be replaced regularly and the wear of the brake caliper needs to be checked. Therefore, the disc brake system is suitable for most speeds and road conditions, and is an ideal brake configuration on electric travel scooters.

Compared with disc brakes, drum brake systems are more traditional and classic. Drum brakes use the friction between the stationary brake pads in the brake drum and the brake drum rotating with the wheel to reduce the speed of the vehicle. The advantage of drum brakes is that they have good sealing, which can effectively prevent dust and moisture from entering the brake system, thereby extending the service life of the brake system. At the same time, the structure of drum brakes is relatively simple, easy to maintain and low in cost, which is suitable for some consumers who are more sensitive to price. However, the braking force of drum brakes is relatively weak, not as fast and powerful as disc brakes. Therefore, in the case of high speed or emergency braking, drum brakes may not meet the needs of riders. For consumers who often need to ride in complex road conditions, they need to consider carefully when choosing a drum brake system.

In addition to disc brakes and drum brakes, electronic brake systems are also an emerging configuration on electric travel scooters in recent years. Electronic brake systems, such as E-ABS, combine the advantages of electronic control and mechanical brakes to provide more precise and stable braking effects. The E-ABS electronic brake system monitors the speed and deceleration of the wheels in real time through sensors. When an abnormal situation is detected, the system will immediately start the electronic control program to adjust the braking force and distribution method to ensure that the vehicle stops safely in the shortest time. The advantages of the electronic brake system are that it responds quickly, brakes accurately and has good stability, which can greatly improve the safety of the rider. However, the cost of the electronic brake system is relatively high, and there are certain requirements for the power supply of the vehicle. Therefore, when choosing an electronic brake system, consumers need to consider their budget and actual needs.

Disc brakes, drum brakes and electronic brake systems each have their own advantages and disadvantages and applicable scenarios. When choosing an electric travel scooter, consumers should consider their riding habits, road conditions and budget and other factors comprehensively, and choose the brake system configuration that best suits them.