1. A braking system located at the front of a vehicle or bicycle that applies stopping force to the front wheel(s)
The bicycle's forward brake is more effective when descending steep hills.
O freio dianteiro da bicicleta é mais eficaz ao descer ladeiras íngremes.
2. In maritime or aviation contexts, a braking mechanism that opposes forward motion
The pilot engaged the forward brake to slow the aircraft's descent.
O piloto acionou o freio dianteiro para desacelerar a descida da aeronave.