brakes
Pedal-activated stopping system
Brakes are devices that slow or stop motion, typically by applying friction to wheels or axles.
A car's brakes press pads against rotating discs; a bicycle's brakes squeeze the wheel rim.
To brake is to apply brakes: She braked hard at the yellow light.
Figuratively, to put the brakes on something is to slow or halt it: The recession put the brakes on expansion plans.
Lacking in speed
- stopCease all motion
- haltComplete sudden stop
- downshiftChange to lower gear
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
coast · feather · pump · threshold · cadence · heel-toe · modulate · drag
Cushioned protective layers
- rotorsSpinning airfoil assemblies
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- discsFlat circular objects
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
hydraulics · ABS · antilock · pedal · lever · shoes · lining · bleeding
Transferred thermal energy
- wearCarry on person
- gripSecure manual hold
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
surface · kinetic · energy · sliding · material · metallic · ceramic · composite
Two-wheeled pedaled vehicle
- bicyclePedal-powered two-wheeler
- rimCircular outer boundary
- discFlat circular object
- cantileverBeam supported one end
coaster · lever · cable · caliper · hydraulic · mechanical · hoods · squeeze
Adhesive friction enabling movement
- controlAuthority to direct
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
maintenance · failure · recall · reliability · responsiveness · testing · roadworthy · precaution
slow
Lacking in speed
resistance · coast · feather · pump · threshold · cadence · heel-toe · modulate · drag
pads
Cushioned protective layers
drums · hydraulics · ABS · antilock · pedal · lever · shoes · lining · bleeding · regenerative
heat
Transferred thermal energy
- wearCarry on person
- gripSecure manual hold
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
rubbing · surface · kinetic · energy · sliding · material · metallic · ceramic · composite · organic
bike
Two-wheeled pedaled vehicle
cantilever · coaster · lever · cable · caliper · hydraulic · mechanical · hoods · squeeze · wet-weather
traction
Adhesive friction enabling movement
inspection · maintenance · failure · recall · reliability · responsiveness · testing · roadworthy · precaution
car
Wheeled motor vehicle
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
- bicyclePedal-powered two-wheeler
train · aircraft · trailer · tractor · skateboard · scooter · ATV · go-kart · forklift · wheelchair
- auto repairmechanics, engine tuning, auto shop, auto mechanics, oil change
- cyclingbikes, bicycles, cycling, cyclist, cyclists
- Motorcyclingmotorcycles, motorbikes, bikers, riding, helmets
- train termsall aboard, engine, departure time, arrival time, passenger car
- auto partsengine, tires, wheels, steering wheel, hood
- auto shopmechanic, oil change, tires, tire, transmission
brakesaccelerator
Speed control mechanism
gas pedal · throttle · accelerators · engine · turbocharger
brakesaccelerates
Increases in velocity
incentives · stimulus · catalysts · spurs · accelerants
- brake lightsRear vehicle warning indicators
- parking brakeLever preventing vehicle movement
- emergency brakeSecondary vehicle stopping mechanism
- slam on the brakesEmergency vehicle stopping action
- brake pedalFoot control for slowing
- brake padsFriction material for stopping
brake, brake fade, braking, braked, hand brake, brake pedal, emergency brake, brake fluid, brakeman