Glossary / Engine

brake line

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A brake line is a pipe that carries the fluid needed to make your brakes work. If it gets damaged, your brakes might not work properly.

Technical Definition

A brake line is a tube that carries brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. It's essential for the hydraulic braking system to function properly, as it transfers the force applied on the brake pedal to the brakes themselves.

Hear It Discussed

"There is the possibility that he's got a collapsed brake line. [1491.0s] Boy, that's awfully bossy."
#2655: Our Proper Roles The Best of Car Talk 24:42

"I put a bolt through the brake line. Yeah. Yes. That's starting. I've blocked my brake line."
Being Bald / The Most Important Top 10 List Ever Made Overcrest 09:42

"...you need to try and fix this brake line."
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