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(rail transport) The mechanical parts of the braking system on locomotives and other rolling stock..
At the same time, the valves, pistons, motion and brakegear plus ancillary equipment is overhauled, putting the locomotive out of commission for about 26 to 30 days.
Use brake gear when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Brake gear means (rail transport) The mechanical parts of the braking system on locomotives and other rolling stock..
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At the same time, the valves, pistons, motion and brakegear plus ancillary equipment is overhauled, putting the locomotive out of commission for about 26 to 30 days.
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