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Keywords: Brake, Pedal, Shoes, Pads, Cylinder
Foundation or service brake actuated by fluid pressure; pedal pressure displaces fluid from master cylinder through tubing or lines to actuating cylinder(s) at wheels; brake shoes are released front contact with the drum by return springs.
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a brake that uses oil pressure to move the brake pads against the brake surface.
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brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes
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A brake that is activated by fluid moving under pressure. Most automobile brakes employ this method.
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A brake system that uses fluid to transfer energy from the lever to the caliper.
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A brake that provides retarding or stopping motion by hydraulic means.
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The hydraulic brake is an arrangement of braking mechanism which uses hydraulic fluid, typically some type of light-viscosity silicone oil, to transfer pressure from the controlling unit, which is usually near the operator of the vehicle, to the actual brake mechanism, which is usually at or near the wheel of the vehicle.
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