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Definition of Brake shoe
1. Noun. A restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation.
Exact synonyms: Shoe, Skid
Terms within: Brake Lining
Group relationships: Drum Brake
Generic synonyms: Constraint, Restraint
Derivative terms: Skid
Terms within: Brake Lining
Group relationships: Drum Brake
Generic synonyms: Constraint, Restraint
Derivative terms: Skid
Definition of Brake shoe
1. Noun. An element of a drum brake into which the friction-producing brake lining is attached. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com