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...and is often used to refer to engine brakes or compression release engine brakes in general, especially on large vehicles or heavy equipment. "Jake Brake" i ...n]] to slow the vehicle. They are also known as compression release engine brakes.

...tly proportional to the back pressure of the engine. More advanced exhaust brakes have exhaust pressure modulation (EPM) that controls the back pressure whic Exhaust brakes should not be confused with [[engine brake]]s, which hold the exhaust valve

*Front suspension adjustment -- Preload, rebound, compression *(Rear suspension adjustment -- Preload, rebound, compression

...ternal combustion engine]] to dissipate energy and slow down a vehicle. '''Compression braking''' is a common legal term for the same mechanism. Large trucks use ...nd have no [[spark plug]]s and use energy transferred to air charge during compression to directly ignite the mixture when the fuel is injected.

*Compression Ratio -- 10.3:1 *Front Brakes -- 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers

*Rear suspension adjustment -- Preload, rebound, compression *Front brakes -- Twin 320mm discs

...], the [[transmission]] is made up of a primary and secondary chain. The [[brakes]] are an expanding front fork and a [[parallelogram]]. This model was produ

...the signature steel tube trellis frame, adorned with Marvic wheels, Brembo brakes and Marzocchi suspension. That first release was criticised for its handlin *Compression: 10.0:1

...DOHC]], 8v [[desmodromic]], bore x stroke 104.0 x 64.7&nbsp;mm, 12.5:1 compression, Marelli [[Electronic fuel injection|EFI]] ...bound damping<br>Rear: Single Ohlins shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

|Compression || 8.5:1 |Front brakes || Expanding brake

|Brakes || Hydraulic [[disc brakes]] *[[Twin turbo]], 7.8:1 [[compression ratio]]

|Compression Ratio || 9.5 : 1 |Front Brakes || Dual 296 mm discs, Brembo ORO twin parallel piston floating calipers...

...ysical compression|incompressible]] [[liquid]], air bubbles are [[Physical compression|compressible]] [[gas]] and their presence in the brake system greatly reduc ...and doesn't require much technical expertise besides a basic knowledge of brakes and car hydraulics. One wheel at a time, the brake bleeding valve for that

...ine develops a peak power of 540hp which translates to 94hp per liter. The compression ratio is 11.2:1. The GG50 uses an odd sequential mode [[automatic transmiss *Brakes [[Brembo]] Rims ATP Tecnoforming 20”

| Engine || 4-stroke single-cylinder, 248.5 cc, 10:1 compression, 74 mm x 57.8 mm, contact breaker igntion with a single Dell'Orto SS29 carb | Brakes || Front: 180mm drum type, rear: 160mm drum type

...g (in an effort to reclaim some of the power lost through the reduction in compression). Many other engine changes were made, including the use of a factory [[Ma

...ingle cylinder]] [[Four_Stroke_Engine|4-stroke]]<br>55.2 mm ∅ x 52 mm, 7:1 compression |Brakes || front and rear drum

...-cooled [[V-twin|L-twin]] <br>Bore x stroke: 80&nbsp;mm x 74.4&nbsp;mm <br>Compression ratio: 8.5:1 | Brakes || Front: 280 mm disc <br> Rear: drum

...49 cc twin-cylinder 77° v-twin dry sump water cooled four stroke with 12:1 compression ratio. ...8 mm upside down fork with two adjustments. Rear: hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment.

...ibration isolation. Bumps and surface imperfections in the road cause tire compression--which induces a force on the unsprung weight. In time, the unsprung weight

...[[cam]] side (in the basement) driven by gears, drive shaft supports 4; [[compression ratio]] 4.8 : 1, maximum power [[Cavallo steam|CV 40]] to 1,500 rpm, maximu ...[Brake]]'': Brakes brake pedal (mechanical) acting on the transmission and brakes handmade (mechanical) agent on the rear wheels

|Brakes || *'''Compression Ratio''': 12.5 ± 0.5:1

|Brakes || Hydraulic system with drum brakes at all wheels. Mechanical handbrake on rear wheels. ...engine was a 4-cylinder line with two chain-driven, overhead camshafts, a compression of only 7,5:1 and peak power of 37hp at 3,500 rpm, which gave a top speed o

...'[[tree ( mechanical) | transmission shaft]] and testing of [[brake | disc brakes]] on four wheels. ...F3_bandini_retrotreno.JPG|250px|right|thumb|photos rear, highlighting disc brakes and the differential]] The box to postpone the transmission instead, a syst

*'''Compression Ratio:''' 11.4:1 *'''Front Brakes:''' 2x 320 mm discs 4 piston calipers

|Compression ||6.3:1 |Brakes ||drums, all-round

|Compression || 11.5:1 ...hock. S models - Öhlins TTX twin tube shock with electronically-adjustable compression and rebound damping and preload. 170mm (6.7 in) wheel travel. Aluminium [[s

...sion (mechanics)|transmission]], [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] and [[brakes]] must match the performance of the engine, otherwise the car will be unrel ...with pistons of shorter [[compression height]], to maintain the original [[compression ratio]]), or both.

|Compression ratio || 9.00:1 |Brakes F/R || Disk/Disk- Servo-assisted

...esmodromic valve|desmodromic]] [[single cylinder engine|single]]<br>12:1 [[compression ratio]]<br>Weber [[fuel injection]]<br>bore x stroke: 100&nbsp;mm x ? | Brakes || Dual 11-inch, 4-piston Brembo [[disc brakes|disc]]

...ysteresis]] of structural material, for example the [[physical compression|compression]] of [[rubber]] disks, [[stretching]] of rubber bands and cords, [[bending ...using special internal valving the absorber may be made relatively soft to compression (allowing a soft response to a bump) and relatively stiff to extension, con

...he same system and front and rear suspension. On the front wheels are disc brakes, while the rear drum remain. [[Image:Coupe_cornagt_bandini.jpg|250px|thumb| * Compression ratio: 9:1

| Brakes || Front: Central Drum 180 mm<br>Rear: Central Durm 150 mm * [[Compression Ratio]]: 9.2 : 1

[[Compression ratio]]: 10.6:1 | Brakes || Front: Two 320 mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers<br>Rear: 245 mm di

| Compression Ratio:&nbsp; || align="center" | 7:1 | Brakes:&nbsp; || colspan="5" align="center" | Hydraulic [[drum brakes]], mechanical [[handbrake]] on [[driveshaft]]

* Initially with a 1987&nbsp;cc capacity (long stroke, 72.6x80 mm, with a compression ratio of 13.5 :1) delivering 160hp, in 1951 and 1952 * Then with a 1989&nbsp;cc capacity (short stroke 75x75 mm, with a compression ratio of 13.5 :1, with twin ignition) delivering 180hp, in late 1952

| Brakes || Front: Central Drum quad-cam 240&nbsp;mm<br>Rear: Twin-cam 230&nbsp;mm * [[Compression Ratio]]: 11 : 1

...dromic valve|Desmo]] [[V-twin|L-Twin]]<br>Bore/stroke 92 x 68&nbsp;mm<br>[[compression ratio]] 9.2:1 | Brakes || [[Brembo]]

...e|4-stroke]] [[OHV]] pushrod, 98.058 cc displacement, 49 mm ∅ x 52 mm, 8:1 compression: ''98, 98N, 98T, 98TL'' 8:1. ''98S'' 9:1. ''98SS'' 10:1. Dry sump lubric |Brakes || front: 6-1/4 in. drum, rear: 5-3/8 in. drum

...This engine]] produced 100&nbsp;hp (74&nbsp;kW) at 7,000&nbsp;rpm with a [[compression ratio]] of 8.5:1. It was a [[dual overhead cam]]shaft design with 2 valves

...Four_Stroke_Engine|4-stroke]], 59.57 cc displacement, 42 mm ∅ x 43 mm, 8:1 compression |Brakes || front and rear drum

...side (in the basement) operated by [[gears]]; crankshaft on three media, [[compression ratio]] 5:1, [[power (physics)|power]] Max [[Cavallo steam|CV 60]] at 1800 *''[[Brake|Brakes]]'': brake pedal (mechanical) acting on the transmission and [[parking brak

...displacement|displacement]], 55.2 mm ∅ x 52 mm, 6.8:1 [[Compression ratio|compression]], 25° forward inclined. Dell'Orto MB18BS carburetor. |Brakes || expanding double shoe [[Drum brake|drum]], front and rear, 123

...he use of new elements in the same material. With the ''1000/66'' the disc brakes become a constant for the following types, while entirely new for Bandini i * Compression ratio: 9,5:1

...•ft) @ 10,000 rpm, 46 mm sequential timed electronic multipoint injection, compression ratio 13:1 | Brakes || front: double floating disc with 320 mm (12.6 in) diameter and radial

...ed through one Weber 40DOC3 or 50WCF [[carburettor]]. With just a 6.5:1 [[compression ratio]], the supercharged engine still produced 230&nbsp;hp (172&nbsp;kW) a

...increases rigidity. Perhaps the most significant arrival though are carbon brakes as standard. ...d with improvements like new heads and pistons that allow an increase in [[compression]] to 11.2:1, low-friction cylinder blocks also being used. There's a new in

The machines used are customised motorcycles, these have no brakes and are fuelled with methanol. Speedway also uses motorcycles with no gears The use of methanol provides an increased compression ratio to the engine resulting in higher speeds (approx 80mph when cornering

Compression Ratio: Brakes:

**'''Compression Ratio''': 12 ± 0.5:1 ;Brakes

...ght seating positon, footboards, heel-and-toe gearshift, and linked Brembo brakes. * Distinctions in model grades include special paint treatments, twin disc brakes vs. single, floorboards vs. pegs, tube vs. tubeless tires, and handle-bar c

...horter 58 mm stroke with its 74 mm bore. It had 10.5:1 [[compression ratio|compression]] and initially produced 61.2 [[Horsepower#Brake horsepower (bhp)|bhp]] at ...fibreglass fuel tanks, 30 mm Amal carburettors, and twin leading shoe rear brakes.

* Compression ratio: 7,11:1 ...e oval, triangular openings appear and have the function to bring air disc brakes front. The lines stretched sidewall of the car recall [[1000 Bandini P | 10

...atured some detail modifications to the aerodynamics, an optimised (higher compression ratio and different valve timing) 1301 cc engine (rated at 65 bhp), an engi ...bumper]], thus enabling easier access to the load area. The suspension and brakes were uprated to cope with the extra weight.

*Carburetors 4 (SS 1 32&nbsp;mm) - Compression Ratio 10:1 - Approx. 100&nbsp;HP @ 7000&nbsp;RPM *(Optional) Carburetors 2 (SS 1 24&nbsp;mm) - Compression Ratio 8:1 - Approx. 80&nbsp;HP @ 6000&nbsp;RPM

...124.4 cc [[Engine displacement|displacement]], 6.8:1 [[Compression ratio|compression]], 25° forward inclined

...ken wrist, or worse. Moreover, as engines evolved, they became larger and compression ratios increased, making hand cranking an increasingly difficult matter. Since large trucks typically use air brakes, the system does double duty, supplying compressed air to the brake system.

...thanks to a bore and stroke of 93.9 x 85&nbsp;mm. Mounted longitudinally, compression was set at 8.5:1 and with four Weber 42 DCNF downdraught carbs and electron ...ing been stroked from 85 to 89&nbsp;mm, this resulting in a 4930 cc. With compression set at 8.75:1, output was 10 bhp up on the 4.7 with 320 (330 Europe)&nbsp;b

* Compression: 6.8:1 * Brakes: 3 wheel

...our-cylinder Fiat 995 cm3 developing 20 hp at 3500 rpm, equipped with drum brakes on all 4 wheels, it exceeded 80 km/h maximum speed. * [[Rate compression | Compression ratio]]: 5.8 / 1

*Compression Ratio 10.3:1 *Brakes

...asic versions and 5-speed manual in Super Sprint version, brakes were drum brakes. The 1900 has independent front suspension (double [[wishbone]]s, coil spri ...ead camshafts and had enormous potential for development, and the saloon’s brakes and suspension were ranked with the best of the time.

Compression: 11.3:1<br> ===Wheels/Tires/Brakes===

*Compression Ratio 10.3:1 *Brakes

*Compression Ratio: 11.2:1 ===Brakes===

|Engine || 992 cc [[v-twin]] 94 ∅ x 71.5&nbsp;mm, Compression Ratio 10:1 |Brakes || Front 2 x 320&nbsp;mm semi-floating discs, floating caliper 2-

...hp @ 8000 rpm redline, 65 degree V6 engine, Dual overhead camshafts, 9.7:1 Compression ratio. Torque was 138 pounds*foot @ 6500 rpm. The crankshaft featured four ...) '''Dino 246'''. The motor was a 65 degree, dual overhead camshaft, 9.0:1 compression ratio, iron block with alloy heads. The European motor produced 195&nbsp;bh

...ompression ratio]] and repositioned valves. Other changes included better brakes and minor styling tweaks, such as chromed bumpers instead of the aluminium

...ite's four, a factor which caused problems with cylinder head sealing when compression and engine speeds were raised in pursuit of power. Considering that by the ...aft with external [[flywheel]], an [[Asso]] [[piston]] delivering 11.1:1 [[compression]] and a revised [[camshaft]] and rocker arm design. A [[Carrillo]] rod is a

...lighter vehicle), an upgraded 3.6-liter V8 engine, improved suspension and brakes, and a [[Formula One]]-style sequential gearshift. *Compression ratio: 11.2:1

...|desmodromic]], liquid cooled<br>Bore x stroke: 98&nbsp;mm x 66&nbsp;mm<br>Compression Ratio: 11.5:1 | Brakes || Front: 2 x 320&nbsp;mm discs, 4 piston calipers<br>Rear: Single 220&

...new 1298&nbsp;cc (818.302) engine with 87 bhp at 6000 rpm. In addition the brakes were uprated with a brake servo. ...to 1st series Fulvias. With the introduction of the 2nd Series in 1970 the brakes were uprated with larger Girling calipers all round and a brake servo. The

|Compression:&nbsp; || align="center" |9,7 : 1 || align="center" |10,5 : 1 || align="cen |Brakes:&nbsp; || colspan="6" align="center" |Disc brakes all around

...coil spring]]s in the rear), standard power steering and four-wheel [[disc brakes]], and was the first Fiat to adopt an alternator instead of a direct-curren The engine was uprated to 160 bhp for 1970, which involved raising the compression ratio from 8.3:1 to 9.0:1, increasing the size of the carburettor choke fro

| class="lightbg" id="car_specsleft" | Compression | class="lightbg" id="car_specsleft" | Brakes

...e are 284mm ventilated discs up front and 276mm at the rear. ABS anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and hydraulic brake assistanc Compression ratio 17,5:1

...tion, primary drive gear, multi-disc clutch and four-speed gearbox. With a compression ratio of 11:1, power was around 12 bhp at 10,000 rpm. The frame, except for ...ed cooling system, water for the cylinders and air to the cylinder head, a compression ratio of 11.5:1 and a power output of 48 bhp at 11,500 rpm. The 250 had a f

...aside. In 1888 or 1889, he built a second automobile, this one with seats, brakes, and steering, and included a four-stroke engine of his own design. That de ...llac]] Motor Company in 1910-1911), independent suspension, and four-wheel brakes.

...maged springs ride lower to the ground which reduces the overall amount of compression available to the suspension and increases the amount of body lean. Performa ...non-linear spring rate is one for which the relation between the spring's compression and the force exerted cannot be fitted adequately to a linear model. For e

...four speed gearbox. The car had independent suspension all round and drum brakes on all four wheels. ...r there were also tuned versions, which had special camshafts and higher [[compression]]. With the original 2 double [[Weber]] [[carburetors]] fitted these tuned

| class="lightbg" id="car_specsleft" | Compression ...and guide the cooling air directly to the radiator behind them and to the brakes. This guarantees the thermal wellbeing of the components even under the tou

[[#Brakes|Braking]] is controlled with a hand-lever and foot pedal (front and rear wh ===Brakes===

...re in vogue for a time, and over the next decades such innovations as hand brakes, multi-speed transmissions, and better [[steering]] developed. Some were co ...tion]] (by [[Robert Bosch]], 1903), independent suspension, and four-wheel brakes (by the [[Arrol-Johnston]] Company of Scotland in 1909). [[Leaf spring]]s w

...ecause the powertrain is now [[Ferrari]] based. The engine operates at a [[compression ratio]] of 11.1:1 with the [[cylinder (engine)|cylinders]] configured in a ...(MSP) which became standard on the 2004 models and controls the engine and brakes to help the driver control the vehicle in extreme driving situations. The M

...d a much shorter 58&nbsp;mm stroke with its 74&nbsp;mm bore. It had 10.5:1 compression and initially produced 61.2bhp at 11,000&nbsp;rpm. (Same bore and stroke as ...glass fuel tanks, 30&nbsp;mm Amal carburettors, and twin leading shoe rear brakes.

*Four-wheel [[drum brakes]] With a compression ratio of 9:1, and a 32mm [[carburetor]], the 850 engine yielded 52bhp at 60

The use of methanol allows for an increased [[compression ratio]] to the engine producing higher power and resulting in higher speeds ...' wrists so if they come off the bike the engine will deactivate. The high compression ratio of the speedway engine also can assist in slowing down a machine if t

...ower take-off, three-piece propshaft, rear axle including differential and brakes) to the plant at Termini Imerese where it was fitted to the reinforced body ...car significantly, to 1150kg, necessitating stiffer suspension and uprated brakes. 1992 revisions to the Ellettra saw the power increased to 23.8bhp and the

...displacement of exactly 298&nbsp;cc, and at the same time they raised the compression ratio from 6.8 to 7.0:1. In this way the engine now generated 13&nbsp;hp ( ...Suzuki Supercarry|Supercarry]]'''" light duty van or pick-up trucks. Drum Brakes and wheels are from [[Morris]] and the subsequent [[British Leyland Motor C

...pe|C-]] and [[Jaguar D-Type|D-type]]s at Le Mans in beginning in 1951, the brakes were upgraded to [[disc brake|disc]]s on all four wheels. This car came in ...ombustion chamber]]s being reduced in size, increasing [[compression ratio|compression]] and improving performance. The bodywork retained the characteristically B

!Compression Ratio ...tial. Stopping power is taken care of by Brembo CCM composite ceramic disc brakes.

...are used in [[motor racing]]. Traction is especially important for good [[brakes|braking]]. The depth of these grooves essentially constitutes the [[tread] ...on which consists of a large number of small air filled cells. As a result compression is localised within the tire and the effective spring rate rises sharply as

*First linked brakes on a motorcycle ...features an unusual exhaust with a ‘8’ cross-section at the rear, revised brakes, handlebars and seat.