fixed-caliper disc brake

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• fixed-caliper disc brake — A disc brake with a caliper which cannot move, the caliper consisting of two halves which are bolted together and contain at least one cylinder and piston each …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• disc brake — A type of brake that has two basic components: a flat rotor (disc) that turns with the wheel and a caliper that is stationary. When the brake pedal is depressed, linkage (mechanical or hydraulic) causes the caliper to force its heat resistant… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Disc brake — Close up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located with …   Wikipedia

• 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

• disc — May be spelled disk. A flat dish shaped item which may or may not have a center hole. Also see abrasive disc balance disc brake disc brake disc type caliper disc center locking disc clutch disc cutting disc disc brake …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Bicycle brake systems — are used to slow down, or brake a bicycle. There have been various types through history, and several are still in use today.HistoryEarly bicycles such as the high wheeled penny farthing bikes were fitted with spoon brakes. As they were fixed… …   Wikipedia

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