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Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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BP SensorA barometric pressure sensor. |
BPSBack pressure Sensor |
BPTBack Pressure Transducer |
Brake(1) Device to retard the motion of a vehicle or to prevent inadvertent movement when parked. (2) Dynamometer for measuring the power of an engine, originally a friction brake by which torque could be measured. Also brake dynamometer (informal). |
Brake AccumulatorA pressure container fitted into pumped hydraulic systems to maintain a reserve of pressure if the pump fails. They also smooth out the pump pulses in the system. |
Brake AdjusterA mechanical device for taking up the free play in brake components. Can be either manually or automatically operated. |
Brake BalanceThe splitting of brake effort to each axle in relation to the optimum that the axle can provide. |
Brake BandA friction material lined strap around a epicyclic gear annulus. Operated by hydraulic pressure to hold the annulus for gear ratio selection. |
Brake BoosterSee brake servo. |
Brake CaliperThe fixed component of a disc brake holding the pistons that apply an inward force to press the brake pads onto the rotor. |