English–Spanish
“brake shoe” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/θaˈpata/
Example
Tengo que cambiar la zapata del freno.
I have to change the brake shoe.
How to say “brake shoe” in Spanish
“Brake shoe” in Spanish is zapata.
Curved brake shoe with a friction lining that presses against a drum.
Example sentences with zapata
Al frenar, las zapatas pueden chirriar.
When braking, the brake shoes may squeal.
Tips for using zapata
- In modern passenger cars drum brakes are less common and disc brakes use pastillas for pads, so parts lists and repair discussions often specify whether a zapata refers to a drum-brake component.