A disc brake is composed of disc pads, rotor, brake caliper, and a cylinder. In this type of brake system, the brake pads are pushed against the disc with a set of calipers to reduce wheel rotation by generating friction. On the other hand, a drum brake, which is composed of brake shoe, liner, and brake drum, slows down wheel rotation by means of a set of brake shoes/pads that press against a rotating drum, generating friction. Braking technologies such as antilock braking system, electronic stability control, and traction control reduce braking distance and enhance vehicle stability with the help of sensors. The primary function of brakes is to decelerate a vehicle by converting the kinetic energy of the vehicle into heat energy through friction.

Visionary leaders are the leading market players in terms of new developments such as product launches, innovative technologies, and the adoption of growth strategies. These players have a broad product offering that caters to most of the regions globally. Visionary leaders primarily focus on acquiring the leading market position through their strong financial capabilities and their well-established brand equity.

Dynamic Differentiators are established players with very strong business strategies. However, they have a weaker product portfolio compared to the visionary leaders. They generally focus only on a specific type of technology related to the product.

Innovators in the competitive leadership mapping are vendors that have demonstrated substantial product innovations as compared to their competitors. The companies have focused on product portfolios. However, they do not have very strong growth strategies for their overall business, when compared with the visionary leaders.

Emerging companies have niche product and service offerings. Their business strategies are not as strong as that of the established vendors. The emerging vendors include the new entrants in the market, emerging in terms of product portfolio and geographic reach, and require time to gain significant traction in the market.