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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
Brake fluid level
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of fluid in the brake system
- brakes
- maintenance
Brake hose
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flexible hose that carries brake fluid
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
Brake lever
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling the brake system in a vehicle
- brake
- lever
Brake light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that activates the brake lights
- brakes
- lighting
- switches
Brake line kit
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A set of brake lines for the Vanagon/T25 model
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
Brake Linings
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Material attached to brake shoes to create friction
- brakes
- linings
Brake Linings and Pads
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components of the brake system that contact the brake rotor
- brake
- linings
- pads
Brake pad mounting kit
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit used to install brake pads on a vehicle
- brakes
- pad
Brake Servo
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that reduces pedal force required for braking
- braking
- servo
- assist
Brake shoe set
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of brake shoes for Vanagon/T25 models, excluding Syncro with 16-inch wheels
- brakes
- vanagon
Brazing rod
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A metal rod used for brazing, a process of joining two metal pieces.
- tool
- brazing
Bread loaf
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Usually refers to the buses made from 1968-1979, due to the resemblance of the body shape to that of a loaf of bread
Breadcrumb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A navigation aid showing the path to a document
- navigation
- interface
Brick
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Vanagon model Transporters . Any VW bus or Transporter .
Broom handle
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to help install the window
- tool
- window
- installation
BTW
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
By the Way
Bulli
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The German nickname for the original VW buses
- bus
- nickname
Bulli or Bully
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
The German nickname for the original VW buses . loosely translated, it means "work horse" or "oxen" (some sort of strong animal used for pulling heavy loads).
Bump stop
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that limits the movement of a door or panel
- bump
- stop
Bumper bracket
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bumper bracket is a component that supports the bumper.
- body
- interior
Bumpers
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective bars at the front and rear of a vehicle
- vanagon
- t25
- beetle
Bus
Bus terminologyEnglish · 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 .