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Brake caliper mounting bolts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bolts used to secure the brake caliper in place
- brakes
- vanagon
Brake pad mounting kit
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit used to install brake pads on a vehicle
- brakes
- pad
Brake line kit
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A set of brake lines for the Vanagon/T25 model
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
Brake caliper rebuild kit
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit used to rebuild and repair the brake caliper
- brakes
- vanagon
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
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
anti-lock braking system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking
- brakes
- safety
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
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
Inner bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bushings located inside a suspension component
- suspension
- vanagon
Outer bushings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bushings located outside a suspension component
- suspension
- vanagon
Snubber
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that helps control the movement of a system
- snubber
- control
Handbrake lever
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the handbrake in a vehicle
- handbrake
- lever
DCC
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Adaptive chassis control, a system that adjusts suspension and damping
- suspension
- chassis
Handbrake cover
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover protecting the handbrake mechanism in a vehicle
- handbrake
- cover
Brake lever
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the brake system in a vehicle
- brake
- lever
Rear brake drum
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Drum that houses the rear brake
- brake
- drum
Servo
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanical amplifier used to assist braking in early VW vehicles
- braking
- vw
Rims
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Aluminum or steel frame that provides a framework for the tire
- wheels
- tires
Brake light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that activates the brake lights
- brakes
- lighting
- switches