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Property of a drum brake, whereby the braking force is increased by the braking action of the shoes against the drum.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Hydraulic control designed to stop the rear wheels from locking up (rear wheels become "light" under heavy braking and therefore more likely to skid).

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Type of disc brake rotor which has a series of slots or grooves across its friction surfaces. These are designed to improve the bite of the pads and break down the build-up of gas and dirt which can ...

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Uneven or stutter-like force transmitted through the brake pedal during braking, usually caused by problems with disc rotors or linings.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Tendency of a vehicle to pull to one side under braking.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

Disc rotor with solid metal between the two friction surfaces.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

The amount of weight forced onto each road wheel in a stationary car, as a result of a car's (usually uneven) weight distribution.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Braking systems

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