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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.