Sunday, 12 May 2024, 6:24 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Brake ServoA mechanism (vacuum or hydraulic) that increases the braking effort applied by the driver. |
Brake ShoesPart of drum brake carrying linings. |
Braking EffortThe force applied to the brakes. |
Braking ThrustForces that are caused by braking. |
Breakout BoxA terminal box for carrying out diagnostic tasks on electrical and electronic systems. |
Bridge RectifierA type of rectifier using four or more diodes to give full wave rectification. |
BridgingA characteristic of undercoat performance that occurs when a scratch or surface imperfection is not completely filled, leaving a cavity underneath. It i caused by under-reducing the primer or using too fast a solvent and can lead to the appearance of sand scratches in the finished repair. |
BronzingThe formation of a metallic-appearing haze on a paint film. |
Brush End PlateA plate used to hold brushes in contact with a commutator. |
BrushesPieces of carbon or metal ending in wires or strips. Contacts onto rotating slip-rings or generator/motor commutators. |