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Electronic Parking Brake
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brake system that replaces the traditional handbrake with an electronic switch
- parking
- brake
- electronic
Brake light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that activates the brake lights
- brakes
- lighting
- switches
Brake shoe set
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of brake shoes for Vanagon/T25 models, excluding Syncro with 16-inch wheels
- brakes
- vanagon
Drum brake bleeder valves
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valves used to bleed air from drum brakes, available in sets of 4
- brakes
- bleeder
Lug nut
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
bolt used to mount wheel to brake drum or disc brake rotor
- wheel
- brake
Brake disc
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flat, round plate that rotates with the wheel and is squeezed by the brake pads to slow the vehicle
- brakes
- disc
Backing plates
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal plates that support the brake shoes
- brakes
- plates
Brake Servo
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that reduces pedal force required for braking
- braking
- servo
- assist
Bleeder valve caps
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Caps for bleeding brake fluid from the system
- brakes
- valves
Wheel cylinders
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cylinders that convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes
- brakes
- cylinders
Handbrake cable
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable that activates the handbrake
- brakes
- cables
Handbrake cable clip
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Clip that secures the handbrake cable
- brakes
- cables
- clips
HBA
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hydraulic Brake Assist system, providing full braking power in emergency situations.
- braking
- safety
Wheel bearing hub
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that supports the wheel bearing and hub
- brakes
- suspension
Handbrake cable retainer
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that holds the handbrake cable in place
- brakes
- cables
- retainers
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that automatically brakes the vehicle in emergency situations
- safety
- emergency
Front wheel hub
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The central part of a wheel that rotates on the axle
- wheel
- hub
- brakes
Trailing Arms
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal arms that extend from the front beam to hold front brakes and shocks
- suspension
- arms
anti-lock braking system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking
- brakes
- safety
Auto Hold Function
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Function that prevents the vehicle from rolling away accidentally when standing still or setting off
- brake
- safety
Radius rod
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rod connecting suspension components
- suspension
- vanagon
Washers
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Thin plates used to reduce friction
- suspension
- vanagon
Link Pin
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
smaller portion of front suspension arms
- suspension
- front
EBD
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic system regulating braking power at rear wheels
- braking
- safety