Brake assembly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000734",
  "term": "Brake assembly",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A complete, integrated unit containing all the components required to slow or stop a rotating shaft or wheel. The assembly includes friction elements like pads or shoes, a mechanism for actuation such as a caliper or wheel cylinder, and a structural mounting component like a backing plate or anchor bracket. These units are supplied as pre-assembled modules for specific applications, such as a drum brake assembly for a vehicle axle or a caliper assembly for a disc brake system.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "brake shoe"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Bremsanlage",
    "es": "conjunto de freno",
    "fr": "ensemble de frein"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/brake-assembly/"
}