disk brake

disk brake

n.
Variant of disc brake.
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Noun1.disk brake - hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to both sides of a spinning disk by the brake padsdisk brake - hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to both sides of a spinning disk by the brake pads
disc brake
brake disk - a disk or plate that is fixed to the wheel; pressure is applied to it by the brake pads
brake pad - one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk
hydraulic brake, hydraulic brakes - brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes
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