Mechanical Comprehension

disc brakes

• uses a rotor and caliper assembly where the caliper squeezes the rotor with friction pads to slow down

• uses shoes that press against the inside of the drum

drum brakes

• Uses shoes that press against the inside of the drum to slow down

• Use a rotor and caliper assembly where the caliper squeezes the rotor with friction pads to slow down.

Torgue wrench

• loosens bolts

• tightens bolts

• A tool used to measure the force applied to a bolt

Differential

• is responsible for allowing the wheels to turn at different speeds

• moves the crankshaft

• moves the camshaft

Spark plug

• Stop drop and roll

• Creates and electrical spark to ingnite the fuel in the combustion chamber

Air filter

• A device that removes contaminants from the air that enters the engine

• Helps move things

Alternator

• Generates electricity to power the vehicles electrical system

• moves the crankshaft

Exhaust system

• Dogs and cats

• A mechanism that removes waste gases from the engine

Camber angle

• An angle that determines the vertical tilt of the wheels

• moves the wheels

valve timing diagram

• A diagram that shows the timing of the opening and closing of the engines valves

• opens the piston