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- 1 caliper
- 2 disc
disc brake
noun
: a brake that operates by the action of a frictional material pressed against the sides of a rotating disc by a caliper
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Stopping power is provided by hydraulic disc brakes at each wheel.
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New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Fuel injection and four-wheel disc brakes were introduced in 1970 with the P1800E, which boasts 130 hp and a top speed of about 118 mph.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, a rear Tektro derailleur, and a small LCD panel/assist level controller are included; all are typical features for an e-bike.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The bike had no trouble hitting 50mph in fifth gear, and the front and rear disc brakes provided excellent stopping power.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Fuel injection and four-wheel disc brakes were introduced in 1970 with the P1800E, which boasts 130 hp and a top speed of about 118 mph.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, a rear Tektro derailleur, and a small LCD panel/assist level controller are included; all are typical features for an e-bike.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The bike had no trouble hitting 50mph in fifth gear, and the front and rear disc brakes provided excellent stopping power.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Disc brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disc%20brake. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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