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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
HBA
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hydraulic Brake Assist system, providing full braking power in emergency situations.
- braking
- safety
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
Brake Servo
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that reduces pedal force required for braking
- braking
- servo
- assist
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
brake booster line
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
line supplying brake booster with vacuum or pressure
- brake
- booster
- line
Continuous Damping Control
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that continuously adjusts suspension damping for optimal ride comfort
- suspension
- damping
Anti-Roll Bar
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that improves vehicle handling and reduces body roll
- suspension
- handling
Lug nut
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
bolt used to mount wheel to brake drum or disc brake rotor
- wheel
- brake
Through Rods
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Long rods of steel that replace torsion springs to secure trailing arms
- suspension
- rods
power brake bleeder
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a tool used to remove air from the brake system
- brake
- bleeder
Rear wishbone
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A suspension component that connects the rear axle to the vehicle's frame
- suspension
- rear