brake cylinder

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• brake cylinder — noun a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston • Syn: ↑hydraulic brake cylinder, ↑master cylinder • Hypernyms: ↑cylinder, ↑piston chamber • Part Holonyms: ↑hydraulic brake, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• brake cylinder — A cylinder containing a movable piston actuated by hydraulic pressure to push fluid through the lines and wheel cylinders and force the brake lining or pads against a drum or disc. Also see wheel cylinder master brake cylinder …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• hydraulic brake cylinder — noun a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston • Syn: ↑brake cylinder, ↑master cylinder • Hypernyms: ↑cylinder, ↑piston chamber • Part Holonyms: ↑hydraulic brake, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• master brake cylinder — See brake master cylinder …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• cylinder — [1] The round chamber or hole in the cylinder block that houses the pistons and where combustion takes place. Also called bore or barrel. [2] Any tube like device. [3] A device which converts fluid power into linear mechanical force and motion.… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• brake — [1] To slow down a vehicle. [2] The mechanism that converts motion (kinetic energy) into heat energy through friction. The most common instance is found in the wheels of cars where the brake shoes or disc pads are designed to press against the… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• brake pedal — noun foot pedal that moves a piston in the master brake cylinder • Hypernyms: ↑pedal, ↑treadle, ↑foot pedal, ↑foot lever • Part Holonyms: ↑hydraulic brake, ↑hydraulic brakes * * * Auto. the pedal used by the driver of a vehicle to operat …   Useful english dictionary

• brake fluid — noun : the liquid used in a hydraulic brake cylinder * * * ˈbrake fluid 7 [brake fluid] noun uncountable liquid used in ↑brakes to make the different parts move smoothly …   Useful english dictionary

• Brake bleeding — is the procedure performed on hydraulic brake systems whereby the brake lines (the pipes and hoses containing the brake fluid) are purged of any air bubbles. This is necessary because, while the brake fluid is an incompressible liquid, air… …   Wikipedia

• brake drum — brake′ drum n. aum a narrow metal cylinder, fixed to a rotating shaft or wheel, against which brake shoes or brake bands act • Etymology: 1895–1900 …   From formal English to slang

• brake drum — ► NOUN ▪ a broad, short cylinder attached to a wheel, against which the brake shoes press to cause braking …   English terms dictionary