Vacuum pump

wikipedia:Vacuum pump

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The main function of vacuum pump in automotive is to evacuate the air from the brake booster tank, thus creating vacuum, which can be used for brake application.

Related terms

• Gasket
• Camshaft
• Vacuum lines

See also

• Exhaust, Vacuum lines, Catalitic converter, Oxygen sensors
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