By method of power

By method of application

By method of operation

• Mechanical brakes
• Hydraulic brakes
• Air brakes
• Electromagnetic brakes
• Vacuum brakes
• Power assisted hydraulic brakes

• Service or foot brakes
• Parking or hand brakes

• Manual
• Servo
• Power operation
   

By method of Braking contact.

By Method of Applying Brake force

• Internal Expanding Brakes
• External Contracting Brakes

• Single Acting Brakes
• Double Acting Brakes