hydraulic brake meaning

UK /haɪˈdrɒlɪk breɪk/ US /haɪˈdrɔlɪk breɪk/ 4 syllables

hydraulic brake (noun): brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes.

Definition of hydraulic brake

  1. brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes

    Synonyms: hydraulic brakes

    Type of: brake system

    Kinds: disk brake, drum brake, foot brake

How to pronounce hydraulic brake

hydraulic brake is pronounced /haɪˈdrɒlɪk breɪk/ in British English and /haɪˈdrɔlɪk breɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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