The Vanagon Dictionary

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Components of the brake system that contact the brake rotor

• brake
• linings
• pads

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Protective plate attached to the front axle to protect the undercarriage during off-roading

• off-roading
• vw

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A brake system that replaces the traditional handbrake with an electronic switch

• parking
• brake
• electronic

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The distance between the wheelwell and the center of the wheel, used to determine proper alignment

• suspension
• alignment

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Set of brake shoes for Vanagon/T25 models, excluding Syncro with 16-inch wheels

• brakes
• vanagon

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A system that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking

• brakes
• safety

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Valves used to bleed air from drum brakes, available in sets of 4

• brakes
• bleeder

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Function that prevents the vehicle from rolling away accidentally when standing still or setting off

• brake
• safety

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a running gear system designed for heavy loads and off-road use

• suspension
• off-road

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A flat, round plate that rotates with the wheel and is squeezed by the brake pads to slow the vehicle

• brakes
• disc

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An upper ball joint is a type of ball joint located at the upper part of the suspension.

• ball
• joint
• upper

English · source definition

Any Volkswagen Transporter of any model and any year. Specifically those VW Transporters from 1968 to 1979, distinquished by a large one-piece windshield and rounded body contours. all had double-jointed independent rear suspension. also called T2 Transporter .