Illustration of disc brake
- 1 caliper
- 2 disc
disc brake
noun
variants
or less commonly disk brake
: a brake that operates by the action of a frictional material pressed against the sides of a rotating disc by a caliper compare drum brake
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Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Improved athleticism is owed to the restomod’s coil-over suspension, front sway bar, 18-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, and Baer disc brakes.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Hydraulic disc brakes scrub off speed, and riders can lock out the front suspension on both bikes if so desired.
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William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
Nevertheless, an electric overdrive switch in the 1950s was advanced, and the Austin Healey 100S — a high-performance variant — was one of the first production vehicles to feature four-wheel disc brakes in 1955.
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Jesus R. Garcia,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Improved athleticism is owed to the restomod’s coil-over suspension, front sway bar, 18-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, and Baer disc brakes.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Hydraulic disc brakes scrub off speed, and riders can lock out the front suspension on both bikes if so desired.
—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
Nevertheless, an electric overdrive switch in the 1950s was advanced, and the Austin Healey 100S — a high-performance variant — was one of the first production vehicles to feature four-wheel disc brakes in 1955.
—
Jesus R. Garcia,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Disc brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disc%20brake. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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