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right|thumb|Disc brake on a [[motorcycle]] A brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction.

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A brake is a mechanical device that slows down or stops something that's moving—like a vehicle or wheel—by using friction to absorb the energy of that motion. Brakes matter because they're essential for safely controlling moving objects and bringing them to a halt when needed.

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machine element
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Brakes
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Tabanidae
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