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brake lines

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Brake lines are the pipes that move brake fluid from the main brake system to each wheel, so when you press the brake pedal, the fluid pushes on the brakes at each wheel.

Technical Definition

Brake lines are the tubes that carry hydraulic brake fluid from the master cylinder to each wheel’s caliper or drum, allowing the driver to apply braking force.

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