disc brake

noun

: a brake that operates by the action of a frictional material pressed against the sides of a rotating disc by a caliper

Illustration of disc brake

Illustration of disc brake
  • 1 caliper
  • 2 disc

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Our Pioneer 1000-5 Trail Edition side-by-side came fully equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, fully independent double-wishbone suspension, electric power steering and quick flip seating, with two seats in the cargo bed that fold flat when not in use. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 Effective stopping power is provided by Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 160-mm rotors. New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025 Ruf also reinforced the 911S’s chassis and equipped it with a Bilstein suspension, a G50 rear torsion tube, and 930 disc brakes. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025 Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, a rear Tektro derailleur, and a small LCD panel/assist level controller are included; all are typical features for an e-bike. William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disc brake

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disc brake was in 1865

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“Disc brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disc%20brake. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

disc brake

noun
: a brake that operates by the friction of two plates pressing against the sides of a rotating disc
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