All About Brakes
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The History of Brakes (.pdf file)
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Match the items. a b c d e f g h i j 1.Coefficient of friction a.drum brake component that is forced against a brake drum in order to create friction a b c d e f g h i j 2.Brake fading b.material mounted on the surface of a brake shoe or pad. Brake lining produces a great deal of friction when brought together with another friction surface a b c d e f g h i j 3.Brake lining c.a type of friction occurring between two objects, one of which is moving a b c d e f g h i j 4.Kinetic energy d.a type of energy that moves objects a b c d e f g h i j 5.Kinetic friction e.brake system that creates friction by forcing brake shoes against brake drums a b c d e f g h i j 6.Static friction f.occurring between two objects both of which are stationary a b c d e f g h i j 7.Brake pad g.disc brake component that forces brake pads against a rotating disc a b c d e f g h i j 8.Brake shoe h.disc brake component that is forced against a rotating disc in order to create friction a b c d e f g h i j 9.Calipers i.the amount of friction produced by two objects rubbing against each other a b c d e f g h i j 10.Drum brakes j.loss of brakes, usually due to heat
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