a type of brake that consists of a circular rotor that rotates at wheel speed, straddled by a caliper that can squeeze the surfaces of the disc near its periphery Almost all new vehicles manufactured today come equipped with _______ on the front axle as standard equipment.

a computerized brain that regulates an engine's operation by monitoring certain engine characteristics (rpm, coolant temperature, intake airflow, etc.) through a network of sensors and then controlling key variables (fuel metering, spark timing, EGR, etc.) according to pre-programmed schedules The _______ on new vehicles today are more advanced than the computers used on space vehicles three decades ago.

the weight of the vehicle plus the weight of all passengers and cargo up to the limit specified by the manufacturer Large trucks and trailers must stop at weighing stations on interstate highways to verify their _______ in order to pay the proper fees.

an instrument that indicates the number of revolutions per minute at which the engine is turning Frank paid close attention to his _______ when he practiced shifting gears for the upcoming race.