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Power brakes
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A braking system that uses power assistance
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
Disc brakes
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of brake using a disc to slow or stop a vehicle
- brakes
- disc
Wheel cylinders
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cylinders that convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes
- brakes
- cylinders
Wheel brake cylinder
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cylinder that converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes
- brakes
- cylinder
Handbrake cable
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable that activates the handbrake
- brakes
- cables
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
Backing plates
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal plates that support the brake shoes
- brakes
- plates
Brake carrier
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that supports the brake caliper and rotor
- brakes
Brake hose
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flexible hose that carries brake fluid
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
Brake Linings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Material attached to brake shoes to create friction
- brakes
- linings
Brake caliper
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that houses the brake pads and piston
- brakes
Handbrake cable clip
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Clip that secures the handbrake cable
- brakes
- cables
- clips
ATE brake system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Brake system used in some Vanagon models
- brakes
- vanagon
Ate brake calipers
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Brake calipers used in Bus models
- brakes
- calipers
- bus
Disc brake splash shield
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shield protecting from brake splash
- brakes
- vanagon
Girling brake calipers
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Brake calipers used in Vanagon models
- brakes
- calipers
- vanagon
Brake fluid level
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of fluid in the brake system
- brakes
- maintenance
Bleeder valve caps
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Caps for bleeding brake fluid from the system
- brakes
- valves
Wheel bearing hub
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that supports the wheel bearing and hub
- brakes
- suspension
Drum brake
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of brake using a drum to house the brake shoes
- brakes
- drum
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
Brake drum rear
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The drum-shaped component that houses the rear brake shoes
- brakes
- rear
Brake Energy Regeneration
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that captures and converts brake energy into electrical energy
- brakes
- regeneration