Glossary of Auto Terms
DriverSide's Car Dictionary has the most comprehensive definitions of automotive terms. This auto glossary can help you decipher what your mechanic is fixing and what the purpose or function of the particular auto part or accessory is for. We have taken the mystery out of automotive service jargon, so that you don't have to.
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Brake Drag
Hydraulic Brakes
Brake Cylinder
Brake Shoes
Anti-lock Brakes
Brake Drums
Master Cylinder
Drum Brakes
Disc Brakes
Type of brakes that work by squeezing brake pads against a dics--thus "disc brakes." Most modern cars use this type of braking system.
See Also:
Brake Drag
Hydraulic Brakes
Brake Cylinder
Brake Shoes
Anti-lock Brakes
Brake Drums
Master Cylinder
Drum Brakes
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