Collocations withbrake

These are words often used in combination withbrake.

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antilock brake
If the antilock brake system has a broken wire or other fault, the brake system reverts to operating as a normal brake system.
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anti-lock brake
Anti-lock brake devices are being developed, and we look forward to their being in more widespread use.
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brake lever
There is, however, an emergency position on the brake lever.
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brake lining
But no one knows, unless the brake drums are taken off, how much brake lining is left.
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brake rotor
Switched to a single inboard rear brake rotor.
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brake shoe
The brake shoe manufacturers are suffering from the world recession and the industrial unions have accepted the position.
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coaster brake
A coaster brake further enables such one-handed riding, because the one hand on the handlebar only has to steer, not also brake.
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faulty brake
An investigation determined a faulty brake was to blame.
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four-wheel brake
It is not a four-wheel brake or anything of that kind.
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front brake
Research shows that three quarters of motor cyclists do not use their front brake for straight line braking.
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hydraulic brake
For instance, there is the hydraulic brake fluid.
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mechanical brake
In 1875 firm brought out its first mechanical brake, which gave more powerful braking by connecting each vehicle's brakes together.
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muzzle brake
In 1941 a muzzle brake was fitted to allow longer range charges to be fired.
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