Which component within the landing gear system is designed to house the brake assembly?

The main strut is designed to house the brake assembly within the landing gear system. In aircraft design, the main strut serves as a primary structural component of the landing gear, providing support for the aircraft when it is on the ground and during takeoff and landing operations.

It is integrated with the wheel assembly, where the brake components are installed. This arrangement allows for effective braking control when the aircraft is on the ground. The strut also helps absorb landing shocks and contributes to the overall stability of the aircraft during ground operations.

While the wheel assembly is a critical part of the landing gear system and plays a role in the landing and braking process, it does not primarily house the brake assembly itself. The tailwheel is a component typically found on conventional aircraft for balance and stability but does not relate to the housing of the brake system in the same way that the main strut does. The shock absorber is a specific part of the landing gear designed to absorb and dampen the loads experienced during landing, but it does not serve as the housing for the brake assembly either.