Diagnosing Brake Roughness For A Lasting Repair
Warped rotors are probably one of the most common complaints from drivers coming into any shop that does brakes. The less confident or sophisticated driver may complain that when he hits the brakes, “the pedal pulses,” “the vehicle chucks during a stop,” or “it shakes my teeth during braking.” Generally, a quick turn of the
Understanding and Preventing Brake Noise
Silence brake noise – do the whole job right. This video is part of the Group Training Academy.
Brake Noise Comebacks
Brake systems are complex and require an understanding of the root cause of generating the noise.
Why Does My Car Shake When I Brake?
Assuming that new pads and rotors will automatically fix the problem will only create more issues.
Measuring Once Prevents Brake Comebacks
Runout is defined as the amount of lateral (side-to-side) movement of the rotor as it rotates 360 degrees.
Dealing With Brake Rotors
New rotors, either OE or aftermarket, are supposed to be finished to specifications and ready to install out of the box.
How Long Should A Brake Job Last?
A quality brake job is about ensuring the quality of the work performed and is a mindset for management and technicians.
Properly Dealing With New Brake Rotors
New rotors, either OE or aftermarket, are supposed to be finished to specifications and ready to install out of the box. There should be no reason to give them a “clean up” cut. If there is one, you need to find a different rotor supplier.
Getting Better At Eliminating Brake Noise
If you are trying to eliminate a noise, you could try to stop it from moving the air around it. This is not possible with brakes because they do not operate in a vacuum and they cannot be separated from the vehicle.
Preparing New Brake Rotors For Installation
New rotors, either OE or aftermarket, are supposed to be finished to specifications and ready to install out of the box. There should be no reason to give them a “clean up” cut. If there is one, you need to find a different rotor supplier.
