Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
brake bleeding — See bleeding the brakes … Dictionary of automotive terms
Accident on the Saint-Paul ramps — The accident on the Saint Paul ramps took place on Sunday, 10 November 1957, on a meandering road overpassing downtown Saint Paul, one of the sub prefectures of the island of Réunion. Caused by a rupture in the brakes of a bus on an incline, it… … Wikipedia
spongy brakes — A brake malfunction caused by air in the brake hydraulic system. The brake’s response is sluggish or delayed. The fault is corrected by bleeding the air from the brake system … Aviation dictionary
Brake bleeding — is the procedure performed on hydraulic brake systems whereby the brake lines (the pipes and hoses containing the brake fluid) are purged of any air bubbles. This is necessary because, while the brake fluid is an incompressible liquid, air… … Wikipedia
Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway — The Duke of Wellington s train and other locomotives being readied for departure from Liverpool, 15 September 1830 The opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L M) took place on 15 September 1830 … Wikipedia
brake — [1] To slow down a vehicle. [2] The mechanism that converts motion (kinetic energy) into heat energy through friction. The most common instance is found in the wheels of cars where the brake shoes or disc pads are designed to press against the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Triumph Speed Triple — Infobox Motorcycle name = Triumph Speed Triple aka = manufacturer = Triumph production = 1994 predecessor = successor = parent company = class = Streetfighter platform = engine = 1050 cc Triple 129 hp (96 kW) transmission = suspension = frame =… … Wikipedia
Tram controls — The following article describes the controls on electric, rather than steam trams.OverviewThe operation of trams is relatively simple. As trams run on rails, they do not require steering controls. However they do require controls for the smooth… … Wikipedia
Death of Diana, Princess of Wales — The entrance to the Pont de l Alma tunnel, the site where Diana was fatally injured On 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident in the Pont de l Alma road tunnel in Paris, France. Her… … Wikipedia
Disc brake — Close up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located with … Wikipedia
