disc brake
disc brake
Definition
disc brake
noun
a brake, as on an automobile, that functions by causing two friction pads to press on either side of a disc rotating along with the wheel
disc brake
Usage Examples
Preposition: as
- standard: Safety is improved with the inclusion of a driver's airbag, assisted ABS and disk brakes as standard.
Converse of object
- have: Most North American models have only one front disk brake, whereas European variants have twin front disks.
- fit: You must have disk brake compatible hubs to be able to fit hope disk brakes to your bike.
- mount: The torsion bar that allowed you to mount disk brakes to your v-brake boss was discontinued in 2000.
Adjective modifier
- hydraulic: There are two forward and one reverse speed and rear hydraulic disk brake.
- rear: The rear disk brakes on that era GM were really bad about losing their adjustment.
- new: This lightweight new disk brake provide enhanced braking performance and confident control for both hectic city traffic and spirited country rides.
- servo-assisted: Girling servo-assisted disk brakes all round with twin master cylinders.
- lightweight: A lightweight, reliable disk brake is heavier than the equivalent v-brake.
- reliable: A lightweight, reliable disk brake is heavier than the equivalent v-brake.
Modifies a noun
- pad: EBC Brakes make the world's largest range of aftermarket replacement disk brake pads for Mountain Bikes.
- upgrade: Plans are already afoot for a brand new aerodynamics package and disk brakes upgrade.
Noun used with modifier
- front: Most North American models have only one front disk brake, whereas European variants have twin front disks.
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