braking force
71Arresting gear — (A.K.A. A Gear ) is the term used for mechanical systems designed to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands. Arresting gear on aircraft carriers is an essential component of naval aviation, and it is most commonly used on CATOBAR and STOBAR… …
72Self-arrest — is a mountaineering related maneuver in which a climber that has fallen and is sliding down a snow or ice slope arrests (stops) the slide by himself without recourse to a rope or other belay system.Self arrest can be performed by using an ice axe …
73Motorcycle stunt riding — Motorcycle stunt riding, sometimes referred to as simply stuntriding, is a motorcycle sport characterized by stunts involving acrobatic maneuvering of the motorcycle and sometimes the rider. Common maneuvers in stunt riding include wheelies,… …
74Stunters — are a controversial subculture of motorcycling. Stunters perform stunts such as wheelies, stoppies and burn outs on sportbikes, on public roads and in private venues. Some stunters have organized commercial teams.(The term stunters is also used… …
75Cornering Brake Control — or CBC is an automotive safety system developed by BMW.[citation needed] It is a further development and expansion of the anti lock braking system, designed to distribute braking force during braking whilst cornering. See also Anti lock Braking… …
76lockup — The moment when a tire begins to skid during braking. A tire s maximum braking force occurs when it is on the verge of lockup. Ideally all four tires should approach lockup simultaneously to give a vehicle the best braking. Because this ideal is… …
77Meillerwagen — Manufacturer Gollnow Son Assembly Germany Class trailer …
78Leading/trailing drum brake — The leading/trailing drum brake design is typically found on the the rear of automobiles, though it has appeared on the front of some older models such as the Bedford CA. [Bedford CA service training manual 1959] Its advantage is that is equally… …
79Maicoletta — Manufacturer Maico Production 1954 1966 Assembly Pfaffingen, Germany Class …
80brake booster — [1] A mechanical device which attaches to the brake system to multiply the force the driver applies with his foot (or hand as in the case of a motorcycle). The device uses air, vacuum, or hydraulic fluid to accomplish this purpose. Sometimes… …
