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Brakes

A brake or brakes refers to the system of stopping an automobile. The system involves a brake pedal, master cylinder, brake fluid, brake lines, and brake pads. The brakes slow the wheel speed of a vehicle using either disc brakes or drum brakes. A brake can be either locking or anti-lock, which refers to the type of interaction of the brake to the wheel.

This article was last edited on March 1st, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Category: Brakes