parking brake system

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• parking brake — A brake system meant to keep an aircraft from rolling when it is parked. A parking catch may be fitted on normal (usually hand) brakes to convert them into parking brakes …   Aviation dictionary

• Advanced Parking Guidance System — (APGS) is an automatic parking system first developed by Toyota Motor Corporation in 2004 for its latest Lexus models and also the Japanese market hybrid Prius models. In Europe, the APGS is marketed as the Intelligent Park Assist system. On… …   Wikipedia

• brake — [1] To slow down a vehicle. [2] The mechanism that converts motion (kinetic energy) into heat energy through friction. The most common instance is found in the wheels of cars where the brake shoes or disc pads are designed to press against the… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Brake — A brake is a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a machine or vehicle, or alternatively a device to restrain it from starting to move again. The kinetic energy lost by the moving part is usually translated to heat by friction.… …   Wikipedia

• Drum brake — A drum brake with the drum removed as used on the rear wheel of a car or truck. Note that in this installation, a cable operated parking brake uses the service shoes …   Wikipedia

• Parking lot — (called a car park in Australia and the UK) is a cleared area that is more or less level and is intended for parking vehicles. Usually, the term refers to a dedicated area that has been provided with a durable or semi durable surface. In most… …   Wikipedia

• brake — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. retard, check, curb; slow down, stop. See slowness, restraint. Ant., accelerator. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. check, curb, restraint, deterrent, obstacle, damper, hurdle, discouragement, hindrance,… …   English dictionary for students

• Hand brake — In cars, the hand brake (also known as the emergency brake, e brake, park brake, slide stick or parking brake) is a latching brake usually used to keep the car stationary. Automobile e brakes usually consist of a cable (usually adjustable for… …   Wikipedia

• Disc brake — Close up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located with …   Wikipedia

• Air brake (road vehicle) — Air brakes are used in trucks, buses, trailers, and semi trailers. George Westinghouse first developed air brakes for use in railway service. A safer air brake was patented by him on March 5, 1872. Originally constructed for use on trains, and… …   Wikipedia

• Vehicle brake — A vehicle brake is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat. The basic hydraulic system, most commonly used, usually has six main stages. The brake pedal, the brake boost (vacuum servo), the master cylinder, the… …   Wikipedia