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Description
4.4.2 Disk brake
(Alternative equipment)
Figure 8: Brake system with a back-pedal brake, example
1 Brake disk
2 Brake caliper with brake linings
3 Handlebars with brake levers
4 Front wheel brake disk
5 Rear wheel brake disk
On a bicycle with a disk brake, the brake disk is
connected permanently to the hub of the wheel. If the
brake lever is pulled, the brake linings are pressed
against the brake disk, and the movement of the wheel
is stopped.
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