What is brake?

brake pedal effort gauge

Glossary “brake pedal effort gauge” Definition:
Used to check the driver’s input effort required to stop the vehicle. Typically available in calibrations of either 1 – 160 lbs. (car) or 0 – 300 lbs (trucks).

brake line

Glossary “brake line” Definition:
Small-diameter, rigid-steel tubing, or flexible, rubber, reinforced hose, used to transmit brake fluid from the master cylinder to the wheel cylinders or calipers when the brakes are applied.

brake lining

Glossary “brake lining” Definition:
A special friction material that will withstand high temperature and pressure, used for lining the brake shoes or pads, either by riveting or bonding.