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14:11 May 27, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / vehicle inspections, Spain (ITV), brakes
Spanish term or phrase: fenómetro
Example: Talleres Jobeda dispone de un fenómetro que controlará el estado de sus frenos para su posterior reparación, dejándolos optimizados para la ....

It's a tool for checking the brakes, in this case in compulsory vehicle inspections in Spain.
Michael McCain
Spain
Local time: 03:55


Summary of answers provided
5 +1(typo for frenómetro) - brake meterxxxFVS
4Dynamometer/Dynometer/Brakemeter
laverdad


  

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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Dynamometer/Dynometer/Brakemeter


Explanation:
"fenómetro" spelling is correct!

Anyone of the above is correct. Please view the links to understand the justification of my answer.

http://www.cediautos.com/fenometro.html

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    Reference: http://www.bowmonk.com/automotive/brakemeter.php
    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamometer
laverdad
Local time: 07:25
Native speaker of: Native in BengaliBengali, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  xxxFVS: dynamometer is a much wider term. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamometer It's a brake meter.
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
(typo for frenómetro) - brake meter


Explanation:
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Brake Test Meter - Brake Test Meters, Window Tint Meters, Testing ... - [ Traducir esta página ]
The Only Cable-less, Portable Brake Meter with Printout! Introducing the TransLock BTM3….. Cable-less – No more cumbersome Brake Pedal Cable or expensive ...
www.translock.com.au/products/brake_test_meter - En caché - Similares
MOT Brake Meters, MOT Brake Decelerometers - [ Traducir esta página ]
Brake Decelerometers as required by vosa in case your roller brake tester breaks down. Our G Meters are vosa approved for testing a vehicles breaking ...
www.jhmbuttco.com/.../Shop_Brake_Meters_473.html - Reino Unido - En caché - Similares

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Portable brake meter certification, sales and repair of Bowmonk and Tapley brake meters throughout New Zealand.
www.brakemeters.co.nz/ - En caché - Similares

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Frenómetros para turismos y vehículos industriales ligeros
Frenómetros electrónicos a rodillos, situados al mismo nivel (sobre demanda el trasero elevado respecto al delantero), y Ø 200 mm., con recubrición de ...
www.wyco.es/ahs/turismo/AHSturismos.htm - En caché - Similares



xxxFVS
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  cranesfreak: agree. brake meter
2 days12 hrs
  -> Thanks CF.
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