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brake-actuating mechanism [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

Mechanism used to force the brake shoes against the drum in a drum brake system, or the disc pads against the rotor in a disc brake system.

French

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

Mécanisme provoquant soit l'écartement des segments garnis d'un frein à tambour, soit le rapprochement des plaquettes d'un frein à disque.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Mecanismo que separa las zapatas hacia el tambor o acerca las almohadillas al disco.

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