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caliper brake — caliper brake, a brake on the wheel of a bicycle worked with a lever on the handle bars, connected by a cable to small arms that pinch rubber brake shoes against the rim of the wheel … Useful english dictionary
caliper — /ˈkæləpə/ (say kaluhpuh) noun 1. (usually plural) a tool in its simplest form having two legs and resembling a compass (def. 7), used for obtaining inside and outside measurements, especially across curved surfaces. 2. → caliper rule. 3. Also,… …
brake — 1. noun /bɹeɪk/ a) A device used to slow or stop a vehicle, by friction; often installed on the wheels, then often in the plural. A barking sound the Shepherd hears … Wiktionary
Caliper (disambiguation) — Caliper may refer to:* Caliper (measuring tool) * The part of a disc brake assembly that squeezes the rotor * The part of a bicycle rim brake assembly that squeezes the pads onto the rim * Caliper Corporation, a software firm * Brace… … Wikipedia
Brake fluid — is a type of hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake applications in motorcycles, automobiles, light trucks, and some advanced bicycles. It is used to transfer force under pressure from where it is created through hydraulic lines to the braking… … Wikipedia
Brake bleeding — is the procedure performed on hydraulic brake systems whereby the brake lines (the pipes and hoses containing the brake fluid) are purged of any air bubbles. This is necessary because, while the brake fluid is an incompressible liquid, air… … Wikipedia
Brake pad — Brake pads are an important part of braking systems for all types of vehicles that are equipped with disc brakes. Brake pads are steel backing plates with friction material bound to the surface facing the brake disk.FunctionBrake pads convert the … Wikipedia
caliper — [kal′ə pər] n. [var. of CALIBER] 1. [usually pl.] an instrument consisting of a pair of movable, curved legs fastened together at one end, used to measure the thickness or diameter of something: there are inside calipers and outside calipers 2.… … English World dictionary
caliper — (also calliper) ► NOUN 1) (also calipers) a measuring instrument with two hinged legs and in turned or out turned points. 2) a motor vehicle or bicycle brake consisting of two or more hinged components. 3) a metal support for a person s leg.… … English terms dictionary
Brake-by-wire — Drive by wire technology in automotive industry replaces the traditional mechanical and hydraulic control systems with electronic control systems using electromechanical actuators and human machine interfaces such as pedal and steering feel… … Wikipedia
