disc brakes — n [plural] ↑brakes that work by two hard surfaces pressing against a ↑disc in the centre of a car wheel … Dictionary of contemporary English
disc brakes — UK US noun [plural] in a vehicle, a type of brake in which two small hard surfaces press against a round metal disc attached to the vehicle’s wheel Thesaurus: equipment and systems in cars and other road vehicleshyponym … Useful english dictionary
disc brakes — noun (plural) brakes1 that work by means of a pair of hard surfaces pressing against a disc (1) in the centre of a car wheel … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
disc brakes — UK / US noun [plural] in a vehicle, a type of brake in which two small hard surfaces press against a round metal disc attached to the vehicle s wheel … English dictionary
disc brakes — See disc brake … Dictionary of automotive terms
four wheel disc brakes — Disc brakes fitted to both front and rear wheels … Dictionary of automotive terms
wheel disc brakes — See four wheel disc brakes … Dictionary of automotive terms
disc — S3 also disk especially AmE [dısk] n 1.) a round flat shape or object ▪ three keys attached to a metal disc 2.) a ↑compact disc 3.) a record that you play on a ↑record play … Dictionary of contemporary English
Disc brake — Close up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located with … Wikipedia
disc brake — A type of brake that has two basic components: a flat rotor (disc) that turns with the wheel and a caliper that is stationary. When the brake pedal is depressed, linkage (mechanical or hydraulic) causes the caliper to force its heat resistant… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Brakes composed of alternate fixed and moving discs which rub together when brakes are applied. The fixed discs are keyed to the axle, the other to the wheel.