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 Lines

Thin little metal tubes that allow the brake fluid pressure move from the master cylinder to the brake calipers, which in turn squeeze the brake pads onto the brake discs.



See Also:
Splash Shield
Brake Fluid
Drum Brakes
Springs
Hydraulic Brakes
Anti-lock Brakes
Brake Calipers
Brake Bleeder

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