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brake lining
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brake lining
n.
The covering of a brake shoe.
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Noun1.brake liningbrake lining - the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum
brake shoe, skid, shoe - a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
lining, liner - a protective covering that protects an inside surface


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Although smaller in total tonnage than the electrical and electronics uses, copper is used in brake linings and bands, bushings, instruments and filters in the automotive and aerospace industries and for various chemical and medical purposes.
The inspection report said the mechanic found that brake linings on the back wheels were slightly thinner than on the front, but Iden said the brakes and other major features were well-within proper standards.
Graphite, because of its ability to withstand high temperatures and its lubricity, is used in such items as batteries, brake linings and pencils, as well as for refractories such as bricks and crucibles.
 
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