Force to be exerted/force which is exerted

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Erbab

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This arrangement allows great force to be exerted by the brakes.

At this sentence, can I replace ''to be exerted'' with ''which is exerted''. Is there any difference between them?

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No. The sentence employs the following verb construction, but in a passive voice.

to allow something to happen
 

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It's correct as is. This allows (the force to be exerted.) The parenthetical bit is a complete thought.
 

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Thanks for your answers. I understand it well.
 
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