Brakes Collection (#3)

Formula One World Championship
Ferrari F-2001 front brake. Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 16 March 2002 DIGITAL IMAGE

1997 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 5-7 September 1997. Eddie Irvine (Ferrari F310B) 8th position. Ref-97 ITA 18. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1996 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 08: Gerhard Berger, Benetton B196 Renault during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 08, 1996 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

1979 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 26: Detail on a Williams FW07 Ford during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on August 26, 1979 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Formula One World Championship
Mark Webber (AUS), Jaguar Cosworth R4, picked up points for seventh place, despite starting from 17th on the grid. Austrian Grand Prix, Rd6, A1-Ring, Austria. 18 May 2003. BEST IMAGE

1999 European Grand Prix. Nurburgring, Germany. 24th - 26th September 1999. Mika Hakkinen (McLaren MP4/14-Mercedes), 5th position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 99EURO16

1992 South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 01: Williams FW14B Renault in the pit garage with engine and sided covers removed during the South African GP at Kyalami on March 01, 1992 in Kyalami, South Africa

Formula One World Championship
The front brake disc and suspension unit of a Formula One car. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 18 June 1961

2019 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 30: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB15, locks-up at the Bus Stop during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 30, 2019 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

1998 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 13: Toranosuke Takagi, Tyrrell 026 Ford during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 13, 1998 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: Mechanics work on John Surtees Honda RA273 during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1989 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 07: Mechanics work on a pair of Williams FW12C Renault cars during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 07, 1989 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula One World Championship
Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Jordan B197 finished eleventh in his last race for the team. European Grand Prix, Jerez, Spain, 26 October 1997

Formula One World Championship
Eddie Irvine(GBR) Ferrari F310B, 5th place European GP, Jerez, Spain, 26 October 1997

Dallara Nissan World Series
Marc Gene (ESP) Adrian Campos Motorsport locks up under braking. Dallara Nissan World Series, Rd7 & Rd8, Monza, Italy, 22 June 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

1993 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 13: Gerhard Berger, Ferrari F93A, with brake discs glowing during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 13, 1993 in Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) and his mechanics investigate a brake problem on his McLaren M2B during practice. A blown Serenissima engine on the Saturday meant McLaren did not take the race start on Sunday

2011 European GP
VALENCIA STREET CIRCUIT, SPAIN - JUNE 24: Sauber mechanics at work on a Sauber C30 Ferrari in the garage during the European GP at Valencia Street Circuit on June 24, 2011 in Valencia Street Circuit

Formula One World Championship
Minardi engineers work on the rear of the Minardi PS01. USA Grand Prix, Indianapolis. 30 September 2001

2020 Pre-Season Testing
VALENCIA CIRCUIT RICARDO TORMO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 16: Brendon Hartley (NZL), GEOX Dragon, Penske EV-4 during the Pre-Season Testing at Valencia Circuit Ricardo Tormo on October 16

1989 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 16: Exposed McLaren MP4-5 Honda parts during the British GP at Silverstone on July 16, 1989 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

1989 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 16: Exposed McLaren MP4-5 Honda parts during the British GP at Silverstone on July 16, 1989 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

1999 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 13: Thierry Boutsen / Ralph Kelleners / Allan McNish, Toyota Motorsports/TTE, Toyota GT-One during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 13

1987 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 26: Stefan Johansson, McLaren MP4-3 TAG, makes a pitstop overseen by Jo Ramirez, with Ron Dennis holding the lollipop during the German GP at Hockenheimring on July 26

1987 Japanese Grand Prix Suzuka, Japan. 29th October - 1st November 1987. Yannick Dalmas, Larrousse Lola LC87 Ford, missing his front left wheel, is passed by Stefan Johansson, McLaren MP4-3 TAG

1997 European GP
CIRCUITO DE JEREZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Jacques Villeneuve, Williams FW19 Renault, locks his front brakes during the European GP at Circuito de Jerez on October 26, 1997 in Circuito de Jerez, Spain

DTM
Cool Water for Hot Brakes. DTM, Rd5, Norisring, Germany, 27-29 June 2008

1996 Testing
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - APRIL 12: A mechanic works on a brake disc on a Ferrari F310 in the pits during the Testing at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on April 12

Formula 1 2004: Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 09: Christian Klien, Jaguar R5 Cosworth, with glowing brakes during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday May 09, 2004 in Barcelona

Formula 1 1967: International Trophy
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: Denny Hulme works on his Brabham BT20 Repco during the International Trophy at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday September 16

1997 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 5-7 September 1997. Gianni Morbidelli (Sauber C16 Petronas Ferrari) 12th position. Ref-97 ITA 03. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Formula 1 2004: Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 15: Mark Webber, Jaguar R5 Cosworth during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on Sunday August 15, 2004 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Charles Coates / LAT Images)

Ira L. & A. C. Berk Packard Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Ira L. & A. C. Berk Ltd, promoting the Packard Straight Eight car, seen in the illustration, boasting high power, four wheel brakes

Jumbo Jet Boeing 747 viewed from below on landing approach, Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Helen Ryan, age 41 (with cap), widow and used to work... Heil and Co. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1943
Helen Ryan, age 41 (with cap), widow and used to work in a show factory, Heil and Co. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Agnes Cliemka, age 23

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Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Saturday 11 November 2017. Carlos Sainz Jr, Renault R.S.17, locks up heavily. World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _ONY8328

A miraculous rescue (colour litho)
2809115 A miraculous rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A miraculous rescue)

American Railroad Brakeman, c. 1860 (engraving)
PNP246904 American Railroad Brakeman, c.1860 (engraving) by Schubert, O.V. (fl.1860); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving)
1051204 The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of an Auto-Motor Car)

LHT 117 Motorcar has its breaks tested in a state of the art Car Testing Bay at a Teesside garage, 18th August 1960

action motogp brakes passes overtakes
2016 Moto2 Championship. British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 2nd - 4th September 2016. Alex Rins, Kalex, battles with Axel Pons, Kalex. Ref: _W7_8540a

action motogp passes overtakes alongside outbrakes
2016 Moto2 Championship. British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 2nd - 4th September 2016. Mattia Pasini, Kalex, battles with Julian Simon, Speed Up. Ref: _W7_8449a

Civil constructions, different types of train cars, joining systems, brakes and wheels, engraving, 1900

Lagonda of WM Couper performing a braking test, MCC Exeter Trial, Ibberton Hill, Dorset, 1930
Lagonda 1954 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PL1245. Event Entry No: 266. Driver: W.M. Couper. Award: Gold. Place: Ibberton Hill, Dorset. Special braking test. Date: 26/27.12.30

Bentley at Brooklands, 1938 or 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
Bentley Event Entry No: 17. Note front wheel brakes. Place: Brooklands. Date: 1938/9

Lady biker on a 1929 / 31 Rudge Whitworth motorcycle
Young lady biker suitably attired in riding outfit on a 1929/31 Rudge Whitworth 500cc motorcycle next to an outbuilding circa 1930s

Maserati 250F preparations - painting by Andrew McGeachy
Preparing a red Maserati 250F before a race. The 250F was a racing car made by Maserati of Italy used in 2.5 litre Formula One racing between January 1954 and November 1960

Breaking waves, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Crest and white water froth of a large, breaking wave, Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

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"From Racing Thrills to Everyday Safety: The Evolution of Brakes" In the thrilling 1968 German GP, a legendary driver pushed his brakes to the limit, leaving spectators in awe. Meanwhile, H M Bateman's comical illustration "The Man Who Broke The Tube" humorously depicted the consequences of faulty brakes. Fast forward to 2002 testing, where engineers conducted rigorous experiments like W H Robinson's famous "Egg Test for Brakes. " This innovative approach ensured optimal safety on the roads. At the 1969 Dutch Grand Prix, drivers relied on their high-performance brakes to navigate treacherous corners with precision and skill. Similarly, an Ira L. & A. C. Berk Packard advertisement showcased how reliable they were essential for smooth driving experiences. Imagine gazing up at Frankfurt Airport as a colossal Jumbo Jet Boeing 747 approached landing with its impressive braking system fully deployed—a testament to engineering marvels that keep us safe in transit. Not limited to land vehicles alone, even aircraft like the English Electric Lightning depended on efficient braking mechanisms during takeoff and landing maneuvers. Back on solid ground, a daring lady biker confidently rode her vintage Rudge Whitworth motorcycle from 1929/31—her trusty brake system ensuring control and stability throughout her journey. In another realm entirely, Blackburn Skua dive-bombers gracefully descended from great heights while extending their brakes—an extraordinary display of aerial agility combined with precise stopping power. Beyond transportation settings, we find Helen Ryan in Milwaukee during World War II; she exemplified women's contribution by working at Heil and Co. , manufacturing vital brake components for war machinery—a true symbol of strength and resilience. Lastly, picture Saitz Station in Moravia (Czechoslovakia), where a vibrant lithograph illustrates how trains enter directly under its roof—a testament to advanced railway systems incorporating robust braking technologies for passenger safety.