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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
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
sports suspension
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a suspension system designed for improved handling and performance
- suspension
- performance
Feet control system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that controls the foot-operated components
- control
- feet
Puller
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to apply force to remove a component
- tools
- brakes
Spring tower
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that supports the spring and shock absorber
- suspension
- shocks
kid/lock-up
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system allowing steering while braking hard
- braking
- suspension
McPherson Strut
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of suspension used on models like the Super Beetle
- suspension
- super
Handbrake bearing pin
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pin that supports the handbrake bearing
- handbrake
- bearing
- pin
Steering Locknut
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A locknut that secures the steering system in place
- steering
- locknut
- fastener
Shock rod
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod that connects the shock absorber to the suspension system
- shocks
- suspension
Coil Spring
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of spring that stores energy in a coiled shape
- spring
- coil
Ball joint
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle
- suspension
- steering
Auto Hold
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that retains braking pressure when vehicle comes to a standstill
- braking
- safety
Handbrake cable nuts
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Nuts securing the handbrake cable in a vehicle
- handbrake
- cable
- nuts
Directional stability
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Result of chassis setup, affecting drive concept, suspension, and cornering stability
- stability
- chassis
Wishbone
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fork-shaped suspension component that connects the wheel hub to the frame
- suspension
- wishbone
Continuous Damping Control
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that continuously adjusts suspension damping for optimal ride comfort
- suspension
- damping