Slams on the brakes, maybe Crossword Clue

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Slams on the brakes, maybe Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

BRAKES (noun)
1. a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
MAYBE (adverb)
1. by chance

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DISKS

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