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Automotive
Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.
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brake disc
Automotive; Motorcycles
A round, flat disc made of steel or cast iron. It is mounted on outside of wheel hub.
piston crown
Automotive; Motorcycles
Top of piston, directly exposed to combustion pressure and heat.
lay shaft
Automotive; Motorcycles
Second shaft in a direct drive gearbox. It transfers power from input shaft to high gear pinion.
brake drum
Automotive; Motorcycles
A circular ring of cast iron that is part of wheel hub. It provides a place for brake lining to be applied.
piston pin boss
Automotive; Motorcycles
A strengthened section of piston extending to inside of piston crown. It supports piston pin.
brake line
Automotive; Motorcycles
Special hydraulic tubing made of steel, plastic and reinforced rubber. Hydraulic brake lines must be capable of withstanding extreme pressure without deforming.
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