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ake torquing:
A procedure generally used in performance tests to improve the off-theline
acceleration of a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. It
is executed by firmly depressing the brake with the left foot, applying the
throttle with the vehicle in gear to increase engine rpm, then releasing the
brakes. Brake torquing is particularly effective with turbocharged cars
because it helps overcome turbo lag.
brake warning light:
An indicator light on the dash which indicates problems such as low fluid
level in the brake fluid reservoir, a malfunction in any of the hydraulic
brake circuits, or excessive wear of the brake pads or shoes. It also
illuminates when the parkbrake is applied. When the ignition is first
started, the light will illuminate momentarily to show that the light is
working.
brake wrench:
A wrench which is used to adjust the brake shoes. The British call it a
"brake adjusting spanner."
braking:
The action of operating the devices for slowing the motion of a vehicle.
Also see
active braking time
all-out braking
cadence braking
diagonal split braking
system
dual-circuit braking
heavy braking
system
hydraulic braking
dual-line braking
system
system
late braking
dual braking system
light braking
engine braking effect
regenerative
braking
stab braking
trail braking
braking distance:
A measurement of the distance that a vehicle will travel from the time the
brakes are first applied to the actual moment it stops.
Also see
braking effect:
See engine braking effect
stopping distance