Consumable surfaces in brake systems, such as drum brakes and disc brakes used in transport vehicles.

A special fluid for operating hydraulic brakes and clutches, which are linked by pipe to a master cylinder. / (prison slang) Sedative drugs used to calm down a prisoner.

plural of brake fluid

plural of coaster brake

A special rear hub for a bicycle that functions as a brake when the user pedals backwards, and which allows the bicycle to roll without forcing the pedals to turn.

Alternative form of put the brakes on

(idiomatic, transitive) To stop (an event, action, or process) or to slow it down. / (idiomatic, intransitive) To cease to perform one's current activity or to decrease one's level of activity.

(Britain, rail transport, dated) A railway vehicle used to brake a (goods) train, usually placed at the end of the train. These were essential before continuous train braking became universal.

plural of brake van

plural of brake line