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Results for “braking”
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anti-lock braking system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking
- brakes
- safety
EBD
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic system regulating braking power at rear wheels
- braking
- safety
Recuperation
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of converting braking energy into electrical energy
- recuperation
- energy
- braking
Servo
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanical amplifier used to assist braking in early VW vehicles
- braking
- vw
HBA
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hydraulic Brake Assist system, providing full braking power in emergency situations.
- braking
- safety
kid/lock-up
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system allowing steering while braking hard
- braking
- suspension
Brake Servo
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that reduces pedal force required for braking
- braking
- servo
- assist
Auto Hold
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that retains braking pressure when vehicle comes to a standstill
- braking
- safety
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that automatically brakes the vehicle in emergency situations
- safety
- emergency
Power brakes
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A braking system that uses power assistance
- brakes
- vanagon
- t25
ABS
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Anti-Locking Braking System. a computerized method of helping to prevent wheel skid/lock-up during braking. it does not prevent spins, nor does it allow you to stop in a shorter distance. it does allow you to steer the car while braking as hard as possible. available as an option on some Vanagons and EuroVans in Europe during the late 1980's-1990's.
Electronic Stabilization Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that improves vehicle stability by controlling engine power and braking
- stabilization
- control
- esc
Engine Drag Torque Control
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Prevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking
- msr
- traction
- stability
Wheel speed sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor measuring the speed of the wheels, used in various systems such as anti-lock braking and navigation
- sensor
- wheel