/ Dictionary / Index B brake fade: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: brake' fade" Pronunciation: [key] — Auto. Auto. a gradual loss of braking power resulting from decreased friction between the lining and the drum or disc of the brake and usually caused by overheating. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. brake drum brake fluid Related Content Daily Word Quiz: secular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language