a curved thin strip of an asbestos composition riveted to a brake shoe to provide it with a renewable surface
brake lining in American English
a material of asbestos, minerals, fine wire, etc. riveted or bonded to a brake band or shoe to create the friction necessary for braking
brake lining in Automotive Engineering
(breɪk laɪnɪŋ)
Word forms: (regular plural) brake linings
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Brakes, steering, wheels, tires, and suspension)
A brake lining is friction material attached to the face of a brake shoe, to cause frictional force when the brake shoe makes contact with the brake drum.
A brake lining can be bonded or riveted to a metal brake shoe.
The aim of the inspection is to check and replace brake linings before they wear badly, allowing brake shoe metal to be exposed.
The brake lining has a predetermined thickness which wears away over time through braking of a vehicle.