- brake rotor
- The brake disc which is attached to the wheel and is surrounded by a brake caliper.Also see
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
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disc brake rotor — See brake rotor … Dictionary of automotive terms
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rotor — [1] Any component which rotates. [2] A small rotating cap like unit at the end of the distributor shaft. It is located on the breaker cam inside the cap. It connects between the center electrode and the various outer spark plug terminals as it… … Dictionary of automotive terms
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
brake disc — The component of a disc brake that rotates with the wheel and is squeezed by the brake caliper and pads, which creates friction and converts the energy of the moving vehicle into heat. A British term for brake rotor … Dictionary of automotive terms
rotor — noun Etymology: contraction of rotator Date: 1903 1. a. a part that revolves in a stationary part < a brake rotor > b. the rotating member of an electrical machine 2. an assembly of rotating blades that supplies lift or stability for a rotorcraft … New Collegiate Dictionary
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brake — brake1 brakeless, adj. /brayk/, n., v., braked, braking. n. 1. a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle or other moving mechanism by the absorption or transfer of the energy of momentum, usually by means of friction. 2. brakes, the drums, shoes … Universalium
Brake fade — Vehicle braking system fade, or brake fade is the reduction in stopping power that can occur after repeated application of the brakes, especially in high load or high speed conditions. Brake fade can be a factor in any vehicle that utilizes a… … Wikipedia
