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brake shoe

Correctly, the shoe is the metal component used to push the friction lining against the drum in a drum brake system, but the term is now used to refer to the whole shoe and pad assembly.

brake pad

The component in a disc brake system which is fitted with brake lining and clamped against the brake disc to cause friction.

brake hose

Flexible rubber (or synthetic) hose used to join hydraulic brake components.

brake line

Rigid tubing which links various hydraulic components in a brake system.

brake feel

Sensation transmitted to the driver during a braking action via the brake pedal.

brake fluid

Liquid formulated specifically to be used in hydraulic brake systems.

brake fade

Reduction (or complete loss) of braking performance, usually caused by too much heat in the system.

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