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Name two hydraulic systems that an auto mechanic would know well?

Two hydraulic systems that an auto mechanic would know well are:

1. Brake System: The brake system uses hydraulic principles to transmit force from the brake pedal to the brake pads or shoes. When the brake pedal is depressed, it pushes on a master cylinder, which in turn pressurizes brake fluid. This pressure is then transmitted through brake lines to the wheel cylinders or calipers, which actuate the brake pads or shoes against the rotors or drums to slow down or stop the vehicle.

2. Power Steering System: The power steering system uses hydraulics to assist the driver in turning the steering wheel. When the steering wheel is turned, it operates a valve that controls the flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid. This fluid then enters the steering gear or rack-and-pinion mechanism, which uses the hydraulic pressure to multiply the force applied by the driver to turn the wheels.