"freio estacionário"

English translation: hand brake

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Portuguese term or phrase:"freio estacionário"
English translation:hand brake
Entered by: Humberto Ribas

16:05 Oct 21, 2007
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Portuguese term or phrase: "freio estacionário"
The context is that the driver was unable to stop the vehicle (an off-highway truck for use on construction sites) "mesmo com as rodas travadas pelo freio estacionário".

Wld appreciate suggestions. Tks.
Colin Bowles
Brazil
Local time: 06:01
hand brake
Explanation:
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Humberto Ribas
Brazil
Local time: 06:01
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Summary of answers provided
4parking brake
P Forgas
3disc/disc-style brake
Marlene Curtis
1hand brake
Humberto Ribas


  

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hand brake


Explanation:
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Humberto Ribas
Brazil
Local time: 06:01
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
disc/disc-style brake


Explanation:
"The disc brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel. A braking disc, usually of steel, is rigidly connected to the wheel. To stop the wheel, the braking pads are forced mechanically or hydraulically against the disc on both sides. Friction causes the disc and wheel to slow or stop."

My suggestion.

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 05:01
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parking brake


Explanation:
here you are!
P.

P Forgas
Brazil
Local time: 06:01
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
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