Glossary “fixed seal” Definition:
Seal for a caliper piston that is installed in a groove in the caliper bore and that does not move with the piston.

Glossary “fixed tappet” Definition:
Solid valve lifter or cam follower.

Glossary “fixed orifice tube” Definition:
Refrigerant metering device, used at the inlet of evaporators, to control the flow of liquid refrigerant allowed to enter the evaporator.

Glossary “fixed orifice tube, cycling clutch system” Definition:
A/C system having a fixed-orifice tube as a metering device to control the cycling clutch as a means of temperature control.

Glossary “fixed type constant velocity joint” Definition:
Joint found on the outer ends of the drive shafts of FWD vehicles, that cannot telescope or plunge to compensate for suspension travel.

Glossary “fixed caliper” Definition:
Disc-brake caliper that does not float or slide, rigidly mounted to the steering knuckle, spindle, or control arm, having one or two pistons on each side of the disc.

Glossary “fixed caliper disc brake” Definition:
Brake system with the caliper attached to the mounting bracket and pads that adjust themselves to rotor position and thickness.

Glossary “fixed joint” Definition:
The outboard CV joint that allows for a change in the angle for steering.

Glossary “fixed rotor” Definition:
Rotor that has the hub and rotor cast as a single part.