Brake sensor device for

brake failure detection

VELASQUEZ, DELA CRUZ, LIZASO

PHYSICAL RESEARCH 1
Synopsis
According to Petrick and ibrahim (2022) Brake fluid is very
important to the brake system and to the safety of
motorcyclist. However, brake system absorb water from the
air which means moisture can easily find its way to brake
fluid that may affect the function of brake fluid and
eventually leads to failure of brake system. To address this
concern and for the safety of motorcyclist, sensors are much
applicable to see the conditions of brake fluid than using the
traditional way.
Introduction
According to Ang, (2019) Motorcycles are one of the
most convenient modes of transportation. However,
motorcyclists are exposed to a higher risk of
crashing, contributing to road accidents. While,
accidents can happen anywhere, and to lessen the
accidents, many technologies have been developed,
including crash sensors and collision detection
systems (Yousif, 2019).
Introduction
Deo, et al. (2021) stated, The use of multiple sensors that are
specifically calibrated to perceive the environment in the modern
technology is seen as essential to boost road safety. On the other
hand, the road accidents cost people and society $518 billion
USD, and resulted in 1.35 million fatalities and 20 to 50 million
non-fatal injuries annually, asstated by Murshed & Chowdhury,
(2019). Furthermore, given that more than 1.2 million people are
killed in traffic accidents annually, transportation safety is crucial.
Braking or steering is required to avoid collisions, developing
driving abilities and situation awareness are required to carry out
evasion without increasing risk. (Huang, et al., 2021)
Statement of the Problem
o Is there a significant difference between the
brake sensor and the basic brake sensor in terms
of its reaction time and capabilities when used
on a motorcycle?
oIs there a significant effect of an brake sensor
on reducing the number of accidents on the
road?
Hypothesis
• There is no significant effect between the
brake sensor and the basic brake sensor in terms
of its reaction time and capabilities when used
on a motorcycle.
• There is no significant effect of an brake sensor
on reducing the number of accidents on the road.
Significance of the Study
This study offers an brake sensor for detecting
brake failure on motorcycles, it is crucial as it
address problems with motorcycle accidents
caused by brake failure. This will also be
significant help to motorcyclist, students and to
future researchers with relevance to the study.
Scope and Delimitation
The study will focus on determining how convenient
the device sensor is, its capability to reduce accidents
on the road, and its reaction time to alert the
motorcyclist. the device will be also made to alert or
alert the driver about its brake. The researcher will test
the device sensor in a single motorcycle. Note that the
device is detachable and can only be used in a single
motor or in a tricycle. The study will be conducted in
Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija.
Methodology
PHYSICAL
 Paradigm
Gathering of materials

The twelve (12) volt light bulb, electrical wire, any twelve (12) volt sensor,
electric tape, scissors/knife, screwdriver/wrench, rivet, and twelve (12) volt fuse
are the materials needed.
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Adjustments of the device

The researchers will do a dry run to find the compatible sensor and to see what
should adjust in the device

Construction of the device

The gathered materials are used to assemble the device

Paradigm
Materials
twelve (12) voltes light bulb, electric wire, sensor twelve (12) voltes, electric
tape, scissor/knife, screwdriver/wrench, rivet, twelve (12) voltes fuse, relay
flasher and receptacle.
Methods
For the sensor, the researchers will use a twelve (12) volt sensor that will be
placed in the passage of the fluid or to the caliper and piston of the motor,
when the sensor feels that there is fluid passing, it means that there is a brake,
but when there is no fluid passes through the sensor, it is a signal that the brake
is broken or there is no brakes. To make the light bulb, the twelve (12) volts
light will be put in the dash board of the motor using a rivet and electrical wire
to connect the two, and then the researchers will also put a fuse that is also
twelve (12) volts to balance the energy in the device. Then the relay flasher
will be connected to the sensor and to the light bulb, and we connect the light
bulb to the key hole of the motorcycle, then lastly we connect the sensor, and
light bulb to the battery of the motorcycle.
Research Design
Table 1. Capability of brake sensor

Devices Replication 1 Replication 2 Replication 3

Device1 Brake sensor device In 7 days In 7 days In 7 days

Device2 Basic brake sensor In 7 days In 7 days In 7 days

Device1 Brake sensor device In 14days In 14days In 14days

Device2 Basic brake sensor In 14days In 14days In 14days

Device1 Brake sensor device In 30days In 30days In 30days

Device2 Basic brake sensor In 30days In 30days In 30days

The table 1 shows two devices with the labels device 1 and device 2 for a comparison of the brake
sensor device and the basic brake sensor in terms of the capabilities.
Research Design
Table 2: Reaction time of the Device

Treatments Replication 1 Replication 2 Replication 3

Improved brake sensor device

Table 2 shows the measurement of how fast the reaction time of the improved brake sensor device is.

TABLE 3: Interpretation of Responses in the Assessment For

SCALE VERBAL DESCRIPTION
4.20 - 5.0 Excellent
3.40 - 4.19 Satisfactory
2.60 – 3.39 Very Good
1.80 – 2.59 Good
1.0 - 1.79 Needs Improvement
Research Design

Knowledgeable persons such as a mechanical engineer, a welder, participants, and a

tricycle drivers will be a significant help to the researchers. The researchers will use
T-test for data analysis and Chi-square Test of Independence .
PROTOTYPE
BRAKE SENSOR
PROTOTYPE LIGHT BULB RELAY FLASHER

BRAKE SENSOR
PROTOTYPE

WIRE

LIGHT BULB
PROTOTYPE
Brake sensor device for
brake failure detection
VELASQUEZ, JOHN RICK G.
DELA CRUZ, SAMANTHA ELAINE C.
LIZASO, RIANNAH E.
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