brake disc
die Bremsscheibe, die Bremsscheiben
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brake disc
A metal disc connected to a wheel. When braking, brake pads are pressed against it to slow down or stop the wheel.
Die Werkstatt musste die Bremsscheibe am rechten Vorderrad wegen starker Abnutzung ersetzen.
The workshop had to replace the brake disc on the right front wheel because of severe wear.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bremsscheiben |
| genitive | der Bremsscheibe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Bremsscheibe | die Bremsscheiben |
| accusative | die Bremsscheibe | die Bremsscheiben |
| dative | der Bremsscheibe | den Bremsscheiben |
| genitive | der Bremsscheibe | der Bremsscheiben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Bremsscheibe' (brake disc) is made up of 'Brems-' (brake) and 'Scheibe' (disc). The first part shows that the disc belongs to the braking system and plays a central role when braking.
Eine beschädigte Bremsscheibe kann beim Bremsen ungewöhnliche Geräusche verursachen.
A damaged brake disc can cause unusual noises when braking.
'Bremsscheibe' (brake disc) is especially often used with verbs related to vehicle maintenance: 'eine Bremsscheibe wechseln' (to change a brake disc), 'ersetzen' (to replace), 'prüfen' (to inspect), or 'messen' (to measure). The collocations 'verschlissene Bremsscheibe' (worn brake disc) and 'verzogene Bremsscheibe' (warped brake disc) are also common.
Der Mechaniker prüft die Bremsscheibe auf Risse und starken Verschleiß.
The mechanic is inspecting the brake disc for cracks and severe wear.
'Bremsscheibe' (brake disc) occurs particularly often in conversations about repairs, inspections, and replacement parts. Position details are frequently included, for example 'vorne' (front), 'hinten' (rear), 'links' (left), or 'rechts' (right).
An der hinteren linken Bremsscheibe wurde ein deutlicher Materialverlust festgestellt.
Significant material loss was found on the rear left brake disc.
