brake lever

collocation in English

meaningsofbrakeandlever

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brake
noun[C]
uk
/breɪk/us
/breɪk/
a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this ...
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lever
noun[C]
uk
/ˈliː.vər/us
/ˈlev.ɚ/
a bar or handle that moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or ...
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(Definition ofbrakeandleverfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is, however, an emergency position on thebrakelever.
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Thebrakeleveris inverted and under the dash.
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Unlike most full-sized sedans, the parkingbrakeleverhas always remained on the center console like the previous generations, as opposed to the driver footwell.
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A second design pulled the brake cable downwards towards a cam near to thebrakeleverpivot instead.
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When you squeezed the frontbrakeleverhard not only did the front end not dive, it actually rose slightly.
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The pilot does most of the steering, and the brakeman stops the sled after crossing the finish by pulling the sled'sbrakelever.
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Ergonomically, the ignition's location next to the parkingbrakelever, gearshift, and seatbelt, saves time.
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The upward crank was attached above the fulcrum of thebrakeleverand the downward crank was attached below the fulcrum.
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Squeezing thebrakelevercauses this disk to rise.
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Thebrakeleveris generally mounted in the bottom of the saddle.
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In spite of the large mechanical advantage provided by thebrakelever, the brakeman was unable to apply the brake unaided.
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In this system, the frontbrakeleverapplies pressure to four (in later models, five) of the six front brake caliper pistons.
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But the distance that abrakelevercan travel and the amount of force a rider can provide are fixed.
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The chainbrakeleveris usually separate, rather than being combined into the protective hand guard.
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He then ties the other end around thebrakeleverso that the truck's brakes will engage the moment the time warp ends.
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Thebrakeleverwas about 15 feet (4,572 mm) long and it extended into the hut at the top of the tower.
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This increases the force needed to push the brakes apart, giving a stiffer feel at thebrakeleverand in many cases better brake bite and hold.
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Steering was accomplished by a combination of the service brake pedal activating the brake on the left wheel while abrakeleverfrom a racing go-kart activated the right brake.
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The previously mentioned parkingbrakeleveroperated band brakes acting on the inside of the rear brake drums, which were an integral part of the rear wheel hubs.
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Standard brake levers can be used as it is only the stem clamp central section that is oversized.
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