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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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1996
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© The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology 1996, originally published by Oxford University Press 1996. (Hide copyright information)
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brake3 apparatus for retarding the motion of a wheel. XVIII. prob. spec. use of †
brake bridle, curb (XV-XVIII) — MDu.
braeke, rel. to
breken BREAK1.
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Brakes & Braking FAQs ATV.(frequently asked questions, all terrain vehicle)
Magazine article from: ATV Sport; 8/1/2005; 700+ words
; ...ride the more you brake, the more heat is generated by your brakes. This heat has to...fade. To shield the brake fluid from too much heat DP Brakes applies a ceramic...the heat from the brake fluid. DP Brakes was the first manufacturer...
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Auxiliary brakes offer safety and savings (includes information about Jake Brake operation) (Truck Technology '91)
Magazine article from: Construction Equipment; 10/15/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...retarders, electric retarders, engine brakes, and exhaust brakes. The engine brake is the most widely used because it generally...disarmed and the gate opens. Engine-brake operation Engine brakes create a retarding force basically by making...
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Brakes: not bigger but better: changes in braking systems, are being spurred by the likelihood of new regulations, international design influences and market demands.(Equipment Technology)
Magazine article from: Fleet Equipment; 9/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...backup; * Air still actuates brakes ECBS provides the antilock function...functions. It is a platform for brake balance control, smart cruise...prevention and self-diagnosing brakes. Advocates of ECBS describe...safety (shorter stops, better brake balance, improved stability...
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Brake Targets Forklift Truck Applications.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: Diesel Progress North American Edition; 3/1/2000; 700+ words
; ...traditionally been oriented to drum brakes and what this brake offers is much higher lining life...chatter that you get with some other brakes." A ball ramp actuator operates the optional parking brake function with a self-adjustment...
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Brakes don't need to be bled
Newspaper article from: Concord Monitor; 2/27/2005; 554 words
; ...Afterward, the brakes worked fine in...but the parking brake has lost all grip...that bleeding the brakes is going to provide...your emergency brake problems. Even...actuator inside the brake caliper that applies the brakes. This system is...
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BRAKE REPAIRS TAKE MORE THAN SHOES OR PADS.(Local)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 9/26/1990; 700+ words
; ...However, Bendix brake experts say it is...to remember that brakes are more than shoes...pressure to make the brakes function, your car...can indicate power brake trouble, restricted...pulsates when the brakes are applied, you...have drums or disc brake rotors resurfaced...
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Carbon brakes putting the squeeze on steel
Magazine article from: Interavia; 5/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...that all wheel and brake manufacturers have...performance of carbon brakes and cutting maintenance...offered with steel brakes only. Obviously the brake market is an aftersales...maintain than steel brakes. In order to close the gap, carbon brake manufacturers are...
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Brakes: a vehicle's most important system: substantial advances have been made in both the design and materials used in familiar drum brakes as well as brake designs that are still in development stages. (Equipment technology).(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: Fleet Equipment; 11/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...increased life of drum brakes and improved drum brake performance. To...compared to drum brakes, and we don't experience brake fade." * "The...the lightest drum brake. The new air disc...over previous disc brakes and pad life is improved...
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Checking brakes is within ability of most drivers who know basics.(Auto Weekend)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 6/28/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...properly maintain the brake system. Since no one...interest in your vehicle's brakes than you, you should...relatively comprehensive brake inspection yourself...equipped with a low-brake-pad warning and will...squeal or shriek from the brakes when you step on the...
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Brakes are not an afterthought for "industry tailor" Knott. (Knott Brake Co.)
Magazine article from: Diesel Progress North American Edition; 8/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...president of Knott Brake Co.," and brakes only get in the way...foot down on the brake pedal and the vehicle doesn't stop, the brakes suddenly become very...the full range of brake types. Mechanically actuated brakes include cam, wedge...
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brake
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
brake in technology...Types Friction Brakes Friction brakes...supplemented by friction brakes. Braking Systems A manually operated brake pedal or handle...of all the block brakes in the event of damage to the brake hose, leakage...
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Antilock Brake System
Book article from: How Products Are Made
...given to improving the brake system in trucks and...improvements is an antilock brake system which, as the...prevents a vehicle's brakes from locking up and skidding...equipped with antilock brake systems, known as ABS...controls which cycled the brakes on and off rapidly...
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Brake Bros plc
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Brake Bros plc Enterprise House Eureka Science...422420 Packaged Frozen Food Wholesalers Brake Bros plc is one of Britain ’ s...European expansion. Members of the founding Brake family continue to own a major stake in the...
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Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. 200 Hollender Parkway Rochester...Not Elsewhere Classified Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. is one of the largest chains of...services for muffler, exhaust systems, brake systems, steering and suspension systems...
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brake drum
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
brake drum • n. a broad, very short cylinder attached to a wheel, against which the brake shoes press in a drum brake.
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