disc brake
Caliper-squeezed stopping system
A disc brake is a braking system in which pads press against a rotating disc attached to the wheel.
Most modern cars use disc brakes on the front wheels, where most stopping power is needed, though many have them on all four.
Disc brakes dissipate heat better than drum brakes and perform more reliably in wet conditions.
Also spelled disk brake.
Tool measuring thickness or diameter
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
- padsCushioned protective layers
- hydraulicRelating to pressurized liquids
- master cylinderHydraulic brake pressure generator
piston · mounting bracket · shim · hub · spokes · ventilated · slotted · floating
Anti-lock braking system
- antilockPrevents wheels from seizing
- traction controlSystem limiting wheel spin
- stability controlSystem preventing vehicle skids
- redundancyNeedless duplication
Capacity to halt motion
- heat dissipationTransfer of warmth outward
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- braking distanceSpace required to halt
- modulationVarying signals to transmit
bite · feel · responsiveness · consistency · glazing · noise · squeal · vibration
Relating to motor vehicles
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
- bicyclePedal-powered two-wheeler
- mountain bikeBicycle for unpaved paths
- road bikeLightweight bicycle for paved surfaces
aircraft · train · industrial · Shimano · SRAM · upgrade · conversion
Fired clay material
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- organicFrom living matter
- sinteredFused by heat, pressure
- cast ironBrittle iron-carbon alloy
stainless steel · aluminum · composite · heat-resistant · wear-resistant · lightweight · OEM · aftermarket
caliper
Tool measuring thickness or diameter
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
- padsCushioned protective layers
- hydraulicRelating to pressurized liquids
master cylinder · piston · mounting bracket · shim · hub · spokes · ventilated · slotted · floating · fixed
ABS
Anti-lock braking system
- antilockPrevents wheels from seizing
- traction controlSystem limiting wheel spin
- stability controlSystem preventing vehicle skids
redundancy · fail-safe · inspection · maintenance · road safety
stopping power
Capacity to halt motion
- heat dissipationTransfer of warmth outward
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- braking distanceSpace required to halt
modulation · bite · feel · responsiveness · consistency · glazing · noise · squeal · vibration · warping
automotive
Relating to motor vehicles
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
- bicyclePedal-powered two-wheeler
- mountain bikeBicycle for unpaved paths
road bike · aircraft · train · industrial · Shimano · SRAM · upgrade · conversion
ceramic
Fired clay material
cast iron · stainless steel · aluminum · composite · heat-resistant · wear-resistant · lightweight · OEM · aftermarket
- cyclingbikes, bicycles, cycling, cyclist, cyclists
- brakesdrum brakes, handbrake, hydraulic brakes, antilock brakes, rim brakes
- car partsengine, steering wheel, seats, tires, brakes
- bike partsframe, top tube, saddle, pedal, chain
- brakingcalipers, ABS, pads, discs, shoes
- Motorcycle Partsengine, handlebars, throttle, clutch, brakes
disc brakedrum brake
Cylindrical vehicle stopping mechanism
coaster brake · rim brake · engine braking · air brake · hydraulic brake
disc brakeaccelerator
Speed control mechanism
throttle · gas pedal · engine · motor · drivetrain