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Question

Fluid pressure causes pads to clamp a spinning disc. Which concept is being demonstrated?

  1. alternator
  2. fuel injector
  3. brake caliper
  4. oil filter
Reveal answer and explanation

brake caliper

brake caliper is a hydraulic assembly that squeezes disc-brake pads against a rotor. Fluid pressure causes pads to clamp a spinning disc.