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pumping the gas brakes — A method of repeatedly applying the brakes so that optimum braking can be established without creating brake fade. In anti lock brakes, this procedure is unnecessary … Dictionary of automotive terms
Gas compressor — A gas compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. Compressors are similar to pumps: both increase the pressure on a fluid and both can transport the fluid through a pipe. As gases are… … Wikipedia
brake — [1] To slow down a vehicle. [2] The mechanism that converts motion (kinetic energy) into heat energy through friction. The most common instance is found in the wheels of cars where the brake shoes or disc pads are designed to press against the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Shock absorber — Gas damper A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot. Contents … Wikipedia
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Brake fade — Vehicle braking system fade, or brake fade is the reduction in stopping power that can occur after repeated application of the brakes, especially in high load or high speed conditions. Brake fade can be a factor in any vehicle that utilizes a… … Wikipedia
automobile — automobilist /aw teuh meuh bee list, moh bi list/, n. /aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh moh beel, beuhl/, n. 1. a passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel… … Universalium
Muzzle brake — The muzzle brake of the 105 mm gun on an AMX 10 RC fighting vehicle … Wikipedia
Toyota Revo — The Toyota Revo (Full Name: Toyota Tamaraw FX Revo) was introduced in the Philippines in 1998, an offshoot of the successful Toyota Tamaraw FX. Its direct ancestor is the successful Tamaraw, Toyota s brand of the versatile Asian Utility Vehicle… … Wikipedia
