Glossary “wear pattern” Definition:
Visible wear.
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wear sensor
Glossary “wear sensor” Definition:
Projection on a brake pad that causes a squealing sound when the brake pads are worn thin, and the projection make contact with the rotor.
weather modulator
Glossary “weather modulator” Definition:
Term used for cold weather modulator.
wear limit
Glossary “wear limit” Definition:
Manufacturer’s specifications as to the durability of a part in terms of serviceability.
wear compensator
Glossary “wear compensator” Definition:
Device mounted on the clutch cover having an actuator arm that fits in a hole in the release sleeve retainer.
wear indicator ball joint
Glossary “wear indicator ball joint” Definition:
Ball joint with a shoulder that indicates when it is worn out.
wax and grease remover
Glossary “wax and grease remover” Definition:
Cleaner used to remove contaminants from a repair area before starting a repair, and again before applying primers or paint.
wax pellet type thermostat
Glossary “wax pellet type thermostat” Definition:
Term used for pellet thermostat.
ways
Glossary “ways” Definition:
Machined surface on the caliper support on which a sliding caliper slides.
w/b
Glossary “w/b” Definition:
Wheel Base
waveform point
Glossary “waveform point” Definition:
Digital value that represents the voltage of a signal at a specific point in time. Waveform points are calculated from sample points and stored in memory
wax
Glossary “wax” Definition:
Compound used to shine and protect the painted surface.
waveform
Glossary “waveform” Definition:
Graphical representation of the change in voltage on the line over a specific period of time
waveform capture rate
Glossary “waveform capture rate” Definition:
Refers to how quickly an oscilloscope acquires waveforms, expressed as waveforms per second.
Watt's linkage
Glossary “Watt’s linkage” Definition:
A three-bar arrangement of a live rear axle to prevent lateral movement.
wave
Glossary “wave” Definition:
Generic term for a pattern that repeats over time.
wave scavenging
Glossary “wave scavenging” Definition:
Internal exhaust resonating that increases the extraction of exhaust gases.
waterbased paint
Glossary “waterbased paint” Definition:
Paint that uses water to carry the pigment and is more environmental safe.
waterproof
Glossary “waterproof” Definition:
Sheds water completely, none penetrates.
Watt
Glossary “Watt” Definition:
An electrical unit of power; 1 watt equals current (amperes) x voltage. Named for James Watt, a Scottish inventor