self-energizing action

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• self-energizing action — The action of a rotating brake drum that increases the application pressure of the brake shoe(s) …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• self-energizing brake shoe — A brake shoe (sometimes both shoes) that when applied develops a wedging action that actually assists or boosts the braking force applied by the wheel cylinder. Also see primary brake shoe …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• self-energizing brake — (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun : a brake that contains within itself some means (as the wrapping action in a band brake) for augmenting the power imparted to it by the pressure on the brake pedal …   Useful english dictionary

• Drum brake — A drum brake with the drum removed as used on the rear wheel of a car or truck. Note that in this installation, a cable operated parking brake uses the service shoes …   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

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• duo-servo drum brake — A type of self energizing drum brake that has servo action in both forward and reverse …   Dictionary of automotive terms

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