brake pad

A flat block that presses against the disk of a disc brake.

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brake pad

(Automotive Engineering) the flat metal casting, together with the bound friction material, in a disc brake

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Noun

brake pad - one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk

disc brake, disk brake - hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to both sides of a spinning disk by the brake pads

constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"

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Bremsbelag

pastilla de frenos

jarrupala

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The SKD 140 and 4x140 brakes come with a range of optional features including mounting brackets; double sealing kits; brake pads made from several different friction materials; indicators that show brake pad wear, whether the brake is on or off or needing adjustment; micro switches and electrical control boxes.