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- 1 caliper
- 2 disc
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
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Four-wheel independent suspension, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and an approximate 3,300-pound weight promise an intimate and responsive driving experience.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Stopping power is provided by hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, each gripping 160-mm rotors when needed.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
Despite the gunky roads (and panniers filled with groceries), the aluminum-frame bike performed great, and the hydraulic disc brakes provided plenty of stopping power in wet conditions.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
More expensive than a garden-variety, base Camaro by $400, the Z/28 Camaro was developed with a focus on speed and handling, featuring a four-speed manual transmission and front-wheel power disc brakes, while power steering and air conditioning were left behind at the factory.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Stopping power is provided by hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, each gripping 160-mm rotors when needed.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
Despite the gunky roads (and panniers filled with groceries), the aluminum-frame bike performed great, and the hydraulic disc brakes provided plenty of stopping power in wet conditions.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
More expensive than a garden-variety, base Camaro by $400, the Z/28 Camaro was developed with a focus on speed and handling, featuring a four-speed manual transmission and front-wheel power disc brakes, while power steering and air conditioning were left behind at the factory.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Disc brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disc%20brake. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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