A brake shoe whose operating
mechanism is next to its leading edge. Twin leading shoe brakes have two
operating cams.
Leaf spring
A spring that encompass strips
of spring steel clamped together. One end is set and the other is joined
to the spring component.
Lean mixture
When the ratio of fuel to air
is very low. It can be a factor to effective burning of the fuel, thus
improving gas mileage and lowering emissions.
Lease
Form of contract transferring the use of a vehicle in consideration
of payment.
Limited Slip Differential
A device that restricts the
speed and torque differences between the two wheels on an axle. This
guarantees that power is always applied to each of the wheels, even when
one is on a slippery road. This is the most important element to prevent
a vehicle from getting stuck in snow or mud.
Live Axle
A fixed axle that sends power
to the wheels. Live axles are dependent on one another; one affects the
other. They use to be used on rear-wheel-drive cars and are still used
on pickups and SUVs.
