This reference conveniently gathers numerous formulas, analytical methods, and graphs for the design and selection of a wide variety of brakes and clutches in the automotive, aircraft, farming, and manufacturing industries. It simplifies calculations, explores a wide range of applications, and assists in the selection of parameters for specific design challenges. The book includes such topics as centrifugal, one-way, and detent clutches; friction drives with clutch capabilities; fluid clutches and brakes; antilock braking system; brake vibration; and SAE standards. The various design strategies are presented with the aid of numerous examples, 550 display equations, and about 200 figures.