Auto parts

Auto parts

Any component of an automobile.

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brake lines

Automotive; Auto parts

A series of small steel lines which deliver brake fluid from the brake master cylinder to the brake calipers or wheel cylinders via rubber hoses.

clutch kit

Automotive; Auto parts

A kit usually containing all necessary components for replacing a clutch, including clutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bearing and sometimes the pilot shaft tool.

Clutch master cylinder

Automotive; Auto parts

A hydraulic cylinder which is activated by pushing the clutch pedal (hydraulic type clutch) and in turn sends hydraulic pressure to the clutch slave cylinder, thereby disengaging the clutch.

Clutch slave cylinder

Automotive; Auto parts

A hydraulic cylinder which serves a master cylinder in a hydraulic type clutch system. When the clutch is depressed fluid is pushed from the master cylinder down to the slave cylinder.

condenser

Automotive; Auto parts

A finned part, similar to a radiator, through which AC refrigerant circulates and as air passes through the fins, the refrigerant is cooled and then phase changes from a vapor to a liquid.

Condenser motor

Automotive; Auto parts

The electric fan motor used as an additional cooling fan for the AC condenser when the system gets above a certain temperature, or pressure.

Control arm

Automotive; Auto parts

(front) A part of the suspension system which connects the frame and the steering knuckle or front axle carrier. (rear) Connects rear frame to rear axle carrier.