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Auto.the fluid used in a brake system to transmit pressure from the brake pedal to the pistons at each wheel, producing the braking action.
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brake fluid
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Brake fluid — is a type of hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake applications in motorcycles, automobiles, light trucks, and some advanced bicycles. It is used to transfer force under pressure from where it is created through hydraulic lines to the braking… … Wikipedia
brake fluid — brake .fluid n [U] liquid used in certain kinds of brakes so that the different parts move smoothly … Dictionary of contemporary English
brake fluid — brake ,fluid noun uncount a thick liquid used in the brakes of some vehicles … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
brake fluid — A special fluid used in hydraulic brake systems to stop or slow the vehicle. Never use something else in place of regular fluid. There are four types of brake fluid on the market. DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5, and DOT 5.1. Also see silicone brake fluid … Dictionary of automotive terms
brake fluid — noun : the liquid used in a hydraulic brake cylinder * * * ˈbrake fluid 7 [brake fluid] noun uncountable liquid used in ↑brakes to make the different parts move smoothly … Useful english dictionary
brake fluid — stabdžių skystis statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Dažniausiai glikolių, alkoholių, eterių ar ricinos aliejaus ir antikorozinių priedų mišinys. atitikmenys: angl. brake fluid rus. тормозная жидкость … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
brake fluid — brake′ flu id n. aum the fluid used in a brake system to transmit pressure from the brake pedal to the pistons at each wheel … From formal English to slang
brake fluid reservoir — In an automobile, it is a translucent tank located in front of the master cylinder. It usually has two chambers containing brake fluid. In a motorcycle, it may be found on the handlebar (for the front brake) or near the back of the bike (for the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
brake fluid — /ˈbreɪk fluəd/ (say brayk floohuhd) noun a liquid used in a hydraulic brake system to transmit pressure …
brake fluid — noun (U) liquid used in certain kinds of brakes so that the different parts move smoothly … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
