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disk brake

/ˈdɪsk breɪk/

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/ˈdɪsk breɪk/B2formaltechnical
  • ruТип тормоза, который использует суппорты для прижатия колодок к ротору или диску, прикреплённому к колесу, обычно используется в транспортных средствах и велосипедах для эффективного торможения.

A type of brake that uses calipers to squeeze pads against a rotor or disc attached to a wheel, commonly used in vehicles and bicycles for effective stopping power.

  1. Braking system componentB2formal

    A type of brake that uses calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a rotating disc (rotor) to create friction and slow or stop a vehicle.

    ruДисковый тормоз

    • Most modern cars are equipped with disk brakes on the front wheels.
    • The mechanic replaced the worn-out pads on the disk brake system.
    • Disk brakes offer better stopping power than drum brakes, especially in wet conditions.