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Vacuum brake — The vacuum brake is a braking system used on trains. It was first introduced in the mid 1860s and a variant, the automatic vacuum brake system became almost universal in British train equipment, and in those countries influenced by British… … Wikipedia
brake 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… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Vacuum servo — A vacuum servo is a component used on motor vehicles in their braking system, to provide assistance to the driver by increasing the braking effort. It is used on virtually all vehicles which use hydraulic brakes for their primary braking circuit … Wikipedia
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Vacuum packing — Salt baked chicken feet sold in China: vacuum packed and ready to eat Vacuum packing or vacuum packaging is a method of packaging that removes air from the package prior to sealing. It can involve both rigid and flexible types of packaging. The… … Wikipedia
Railway air brake — Piping diagram from 1920 of a Westinghouse E T Air Brake system on a locomotive … Wikipedia
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Disc brake — Close up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located with … Wikipedia
