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• Brake lining
  '''Brake linings''' are the consumable surfaces in [[brake|braking systems]], especially those used in vehicles. ...y (including lining and backing) is then often called a ''brake pad'' or ''brake shoe''.
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• Vehicle brake
  ...tem, most commonly used, usually has six main stages. The brake pedal, the brake boost [[Vacuum servos|(vacuum servo)]], the [[master cylinder]], the apport == Friction brake ==
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• Drum brake
  ...'' is a [[brake]] in which the [[friction]] is caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against the inner surface of a rotating drum. The drum is connec [[image:drumbrake.jpg|right|thumb|'''Drum Brake''']]
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• Disc brake
  [[Image:Disk brake dsc03682.jpg|thumb|Close-up of a disc brake on a car]] ...iction material in the form of brake pads (mounted in a device called a '''brake caliper''') is forced mechanically, [[hydraulics|hydraulically]] or pneumat
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• Regenerative brake
  ...of the [[kinetic energy]] that would otherwise be lost to [[heat]] when [[brake|braking]] and make use of that power either by storing it for future use or ...n that respect, [[dynamic braking]] behaves much like an [[electromagnetic brake]], which employs eddy current losses to produce the braking effect. None o
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• Hydraulic brake
  ...ing 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. ...n arrangement of hydraulic brake, found on most automobiles, consists of a brake pedal, a [[master cylinder]], hydraulic lines, a "[[slave cylinder]]", and
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• Regenerative brakes
  ...of the [[kinetic energy]] that would otherwise be lost to [[heat]] when [[brake|braking]] and make use of that power either by storing it for future use or It is similar to an [[electromagnetic brake]], which generates heat instead of electricity and is unable to completely
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• Brake fade
  ...plication of the brakes, especially in high load or high speed conditions. Brake fade can be a factor in any [[vehicle]] that utilizes a [[friction]] brakin ..., or fade, can be caused by friction fade, mechanical fade, or fluid fade. Brake fade can be significantly reduced by appropriate equipment and materials de
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• Bicycle brake systems
  [[Image:Brake.agr.jpg|thumb|V-brake on rear wheel of a mountain bike]] '''Bicycle brake systems''' are used to slow down, or [[brake]] a [[bicycle]]. There have been various types through history, and several
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• Air brake (road vehicle)
  ...ations to improve his invention, leading to various forms of the automatic brake, thus, its use was expanded to include [[road vehicle]]s. ...raking system]] that utilizes parts of the service [[brake]] and [[parking brake]] systems. Emergency braking systems are required on all semi-trailers by [
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• Circuit de Monaco
  Out of the tunnel, the cars have to brake hard for a tight left-right [[chicane]]. This has been the scene of several ...ted discs with radial grooves that increase the bite rate between disk and pads, hence increasing the average temperature of the brakes.
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• Ferrari F2002
  *[[Brake]] Pads: Brembo *Brake disks: [[Brembo]]
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• Lancia Fulvia
  ...engine with 87 bhp at 6000 rpm. In addition the brakes were uprated with a brake servo. ... cc (818.302) engine and 5 speed gearbox. Larger Girling calipers and pads replaced the Dunlop system fitted to 1st series cars.
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• Ferrari F50
  ...eel angle and velocity, the body’s vertical and longitudinal acceleration, brake line pressure, and vehicle speed.) Brake disc bells/suspension uprights/brake calipers: Aluminum<br />
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• Car safety
  *[[Turn signal]]s and brake lights, including [[Center High Mounted Stop Lamp]]s (CHMSL) *[[Inboard brake]]s allow large [[Brake fade|fade]] resistant discs or drums, without contributing to [[unsprung we
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• Passive safety
  *[[Turn signal]]s and brake lights, including [[Center High Mounted Stop Lamp]]s (CHMSL) *[[Inboard brake]]s allow large [[Brake fade|fade]] resistant discs or drums, without contributing to [[unsprung we
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• NCR
  | FRONT BRAKE || 2 x 300 mm Braking WAVE discs, 4-piston 2-pad Brembo SBK radial caliper | REAR BRAKE || 200 mm Braking WAVE disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper from billet
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• Ducati SportClassic
  ...i-floating discs, floating caliper 2-piston, 2-pad caliper (GT1000). Rear brake 245&nbsp;mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper ...oating single piston Brembo 34&nbsp;mm caliper with high friction sintered pads and a 245&nbsp;mm disc (bigger rear disc for [[pillion|two-up]] riders).
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• Ferrari FXX
  ...gram and has a [[shift time]] under 100&nbsp;[[Millisecond|ms]]. The brake pads are upgraded compared to those on the Enzo. It does, however, retain the ce
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• Covini
  *More tires, brake pads, rotors, wearable front suspension components to maintain.
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