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disc brake
noun
: a brake that operates by the action of a frictional material pressed against the sides of a rotating disc by a caliper
Examples of disc brake in a Sentence
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The vehicle was technologically revolutionary, using modern coil-spring suspension instead of old-fashioned leaf springs, and offering permanent four-wheel drive and disc brakes front and rear—all of which set it apart from most other four-wheel-drive vehicles of the time.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
There’s a frisky 100 Nm of torque, a removable 708-watt battery, hydraulic disc brakes, a backlit LCD display and over-the-air updates.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
Ventilated disc brakes on all three wheels are tenacious and linear in their application, which is reassuring in a small, lightweight vehicle that maneuvers quickly.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Other upgrades include four-wheel disc brakes with Alcon front calipers and a set of 19-inch Azev wheels.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2024
What's not typical are the components attached to that frame, including a RockShox 35 Silver TK fork, SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain including a 12-speed rear cassette, 29-inch wheels wearing Maxxis Recon 2.4-inch wide MTB tires, and SRAM hydraulic disc brakes.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Most e-bikes also come with disc brakes, which deliver more stopping power.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024
Using a Ferrari 250 GT Boano chassis and a period-correct 3.0-liter Colombo V-12, classics expert Neil Twyman re-created the machine with inboard disc brakes, an ENV differential, and independent rear suspension (instead of a beam axle) to match the original Cegga geometry.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2024
Riders can engage the front and rear disc brakes on the handlebar or use the rear regenerative brake, that also helps recharge the battery.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1865, in the meaning defined above
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“Disc brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disc%20brake. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
disc brake
noun
: a brake that operates by the friction of two plates pressing against the sides of a rotating disc
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