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WET BRAKE [1 record]

Record 1 2022-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

… wet brakes have discs that are immersed in oil to avoid overheating[, which] can cause brake fade, [extend] braking distance [or fail] to stop a vehicle.

Key term(s)
  • wet disk brake
  • oil-cooled disk brake
  • oil-immersed disk brake

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
CONT

Los conjuntos del freno de disco húmedo, enfriados por aceite, delanteros y traseros son similares en diseño.

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