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Parts of a Tire (And How They Work)
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Are you in the market for a new set of tires? Is all that confusing jargon the tire sales clerks or "experts" are using making your head feel like a tire spinning out of control? Learn all about the parts of a tire with this handy article!
How Fuel Cells Work
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A hydrogen fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device. Learn why governments are pouring money into fuel cell research.
How Force, Power, Torque and Energy Work
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You find references to force, power, torque and energy all over the HowStuffWorks site. Learn what these terms really mean and how they relate to one another.
How Anti-Lock Brakes Work
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Anti-lock brakes allow a car to stop quickly on slippery road conditions. Learn about anti-lock brakes and find out how an anti-lock brake system works.
How Power Brakes Work
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Power brakes are fairly ingenious machines -- these systems allow you stop a car with a simple twitch of your foot. Take a look inside the black cannister that provides the power.
How Disc Brakes Work
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Disc brakes are the most common brakes found on a car's front wheels, and they're often on all four. This is the part of the brake system that does the actual work of stopping the car. Find out all about disc brakes -- even when to replace the pads.
How Drum Brakes Work
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Many cars today use drum brakes on the back two wheels. Get the complete scoop on drum brakes and check out some amazing graphics!
How Master Cylinders and Combination Valves Work
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The master cylinder provides the pressure that engages your car brakes. Learn how the master cylinder works with the combination valve to make sure you can brake safely.
How Brakes Work
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Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car - but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.