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brake fluid

noun Automotive.

the fluid used in a brake system to transmit pressure from the brake pedal to the pistons at each wheel, producing the braking action.

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Nearby words

brak, brake, brake band, brake drum, brake fade, brake fluid, brake horsepower, brake light, brake lining, brake pad, brake parachute
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British Dictionary definitions for brake fluid

brake fluid

noun

an oily liquid used to transmit pressure in a hydraulic brake or clutch system
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