Curing Brake Pulsation And Judder Complaints Starts With The Customer
There is one golden question every service writer must ask the customer before recommending any brake service: “What difference have you noticed in your brakes recently?” This question does not lead the customer down any path, but forces them to explain how their brakes feel, sound and perform.
Brake Pulsation: Flange Diagnostics
The hub flange is ground zero for pulsation problems. Runout in the flange will be magnified by the rotor. But, when do you replace a flange, stub axle or an entire hub unit?
Brake Pulsation And Runout Q&A
Knowing The Right Answers Can Eliminate Comebacks Being able to diagnose and solve brake rotor pulsation problems is critical to eliminating brake-related service comebacks. Pulsation and brake performance problems may not seem to be the most difficult, but they often cause the most headaches for technicians. Here’s a brief Q&A that should help ease any
VIDEO: The Relationship Between Brake Pads, Pulsation
Different friction formulations create stopping power using either adhesive or abrasive friction.
Volkswagen Brake Pedal Pulsation
When applying brakes at highway speeds, the customer my experience pulsation in the brake pedal, steering wheel shake and vibrations in the body.
Brake Problems
Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system.
Brake Pad Errors and Mismatches
In order to make the right selection, you must do your homework while still remaining skeptical.
O’Reilly Unveils BrakeBest Select Pro Pads and Rotors
The private-label pads and rotors are available online and in O’Reilly stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
What is a Performance Brake Pad? (VIDEO)
There are engineering differences between race car and production vehicle brake systems. Sponsored by Akebono Brakes.
Lightweight Brake Components
Engineering teams have certain goals that they need to meet or exceed.
