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Description
3.4.2 Disc brake 
Alternative 
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Figure 9: Bicycle brake system with a disc brake, example
1 Brake disc
2 Brake caliper with brake linings
3 Handlebars with brake levers 
4 Front wheel brake disc
5 Rear wheel brake disc
On a bicycle with a disc brake, the brake disc is 
screwed permanently to the hub of the wheel. 
The brake lever is pulled to increase brake pressure. 
The brake fluid is used to transfer pressure through 
the brake lines to the cylinders in the brake caliper. 
The braking force is boosted by a speed reduction and 
applied to the brake linings. These apply the brake 
disc mechanically. If the brake lever is pulled, the 
brake linings are pressed against the brake disc, and 
the movement of the wheel is decelerated until it 
comes to a stop.
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