DISC BRAKE Definition & Meaning

disc brake

or disk brake

noun

Automotive.

a brake system in which a disc attached to a wheel is slowed by the friction of brake pads being pressed against the disc by a caliper.

disc brake

noun

a type of brake in which two calliper-operated pads rub against a flat disc attached to the wheel hub when the brake is applied

disc brake

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A brake in which friction is caused by a set of pads, usually made of steel, that press against a rotating disk to slow or stop its rotation.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of disc brake¹

First recorded in 1900–05

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The Seagull “Flying Edition” tested by Caresoft has six air bags, rear disc brakes and electronic stability control.

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The ZX is also fitted with Tecktro mechanical disc brakes, not pricier hydraulic brakes, which are more reliable and provide better modulation.

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Trek Bicycle Corp. recalled 1 million bikes over a disc brakes issue in 2015 after three riders were injured — one paralyzed.

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The lawsuit claims that the Rad Runner’s “disc brakes in conjunction with a quick-release mechanism for detaching the front wheel” is “a known safety hazard” in the bike industry.

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And the stopping power has been improved with the inclusion of hydraulic disc brakes with long-lasting ceramic pads.

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