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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
/ dĭsk /
- 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of disc brake1
First recorded in 1900–05
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Example Sentences
The Cyberquad also has air-filled tires, a welded steel frame, adjustable suspension, and a rear disc brake.
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Increasingly, bikes are designed to work only with disc brakes and electronic shifting.
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With the dual disc brakes and high-strength steel suspension fork, you will enjoy a comfortable riding experience.
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After having a snack and taking some photos at the visitor center on top, the quartet blasted back down the mountain in a mere ten minutes, stopping once to let their disc brakes cool.
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For disc brakes, remember to bed in the new pads to the rotor.
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