Brake Basics
This brake component presses against the rotor to slow the vehicle.
What is a brake pad?
This component stores and supplies brake fluid to the system.
What is the master cylinder reservoir?
This steering linkage component connects the steering rack to the steering knuckle.
What is a tie rod?
These suspension components absorb and dampen spring movement.
What are shock absorbers?
A pulsating brake pedal during stopping often indicates this brake rotor condition.
What is a warped rotor?
Drum brakes use this curved friction component.
What is a brake shoe?
This law explains how hydraulic pressure is transmitted equally in all directions.
What is Pascal’s Law?
Most modern passenger vehicles use this steering gear design.
What is rack-and-pinion steering?
This suspension spring is commonly found on modern passenger vehicles.
What is a coil spring?
This tool is commonly used to measure brake rotor thickness.
What is a micrometer?
Heat created during braking is converted from this form of energy.
What is kinetic energy?
This brake component converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical force at the wheel.
What is a wheel cylinder or brake caliper?
This steering angle is measured inward or outward from the front of the tires.
What is toe?
This suspension design combines a shock absorber and coil spring into one assembly.
What is a MacPherson strut?
Pulling to one side during braking may indicate this issue.
What is a sticking caliper or uneven braking force?
This type of brake system uses fluid pressure to transfer force.
What is a hydraulic brake system?
Air trapped in brake lines causes this soft pedal condition.
What is a spongy brake pedal?
Excessive play in the steering wheel may indicate wear in these steering components.
What are tie rods, ball joints, or steering gear components?
Uneven tire wear on one side of the tread may indicate this alignment problem.
What is incorrect camber?
Excessive bouncing after hitting a bump usually means these components are worn.
What are shocks or struts?
Excessive heat that reduces braking efficiency is called this.
What is brake fade?
This safety feature prevents wheel lockup during hard braking.
What is ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)?
This power steering system uses an electric motor instead of hydraulic pressure.
What is Electric Power Steering (EPS)?
This suspension component connects the left and right suspension to reduce body roll.
What is a stabilizer bar or sway bar?
This alignment angle affects steering return and straight-line stability.
What is caster?