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hydraulic brake

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hydraulic brake [hī′drȯ·lik ′brāk]
(mechanical engineering)
A brake in which the retarding force is applied through the action of a hydraulic press.


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His unicycle is direct drive, no gears, so going downhill fast means pedaling fast or using the hydraulic brake.
The company will also move its mechanical and hydraulic brake components operation from McHenry, IL, to Fredericktown.
In addition, the EWB works much faster than conventional hydraulic brake systems, enabling shorter stopping distances on challenging driving surfaces, such as ice and snow.
 
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