Brendan Baker, Author at Tomorrows Technician - Page 6 of 8
Ford F-150 (2009-2014) Brake Job

There are more than 3.6 million 2009-’14 Ford F-Series trucks on the road today, and the majority of these are the F150 model. The 12th generation of the truck, and specifically its brake system, has had very few problems since most of the brake system was carried over from the previous platform.

Nissan Maxima Brake Job (Seventh Gen 2009-’14)

The seventh generation Maxima (A35) was redesigned in 2009 and shares the Nissan D platform with the fourth generation Nissan Altima and second-generation Nissan Murano.These brake systems are known to make noise if the proper procedures and brake materials are not installed properly.

A/C Compressor Replacement: Doing A Visual Inspection & Checking For Leaks And Debris Eases Diagnostics

Driving around in the hot summer heat can take a toll on the A/C system, so, chances are, you’ll be doing a lot of HVAC repairs from during the summer months.

Brake Job: 2005-’12 Toyota Avalon

In 2005, Toyota’s Avalon underwent a redesign of its third-generation model, which was larger than previous versions and much sleeker.

Harley Dealer Partners With Community College To Offer Motorcycle Maintenance And Repair Certificate

A unique sponsorship between Seacoast Harley-Davidson and local community college has brought a new motorcycle training certificate program to New Hampshire.

Renault Unveils Future Of Formula 1 Concept At Shanghai Auto Show

Renault’s vision of what Formula 1 could look like in 10 years is as fascinating as it is frightening (for F1 purists).

Mazda To Unveil New Prototype Race Car At Los Angeles Auto Show

The new Prototype will compete in the Daytona Prototype international (DPi) class at the top level of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2017.

Chevy Duramax Diesel Sets Record For World’s Largest Flag Pulled By A Vehicle

Chevrolet has set the Guinness World Records title for the World’s Largest Flag Pulled by a Moving Vehicle, and did it with a 2017 Silverado HD powered by a new, more powerful version of the Duramax 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel engine.

Lithium-Ion Offers Benefits And Limitations For Powersports Customers

Lithium-Ion Phosphate (LifePo4) batteries have been available in the powersports market for the past few years and continue to gain popularity due to its low weight and high power. But the higher cost of the chemistry as well as more sensitive cells compared to lead-acid, has created some misunderstandings among consumers who purchase these types of batteries.

What Is A V-Twin Anyway?

Traditionally, a V-Twin engine is an air-cooled powerplant with two cylinders on a transverse crank set about 60 degrees apart and mounted horizontally, however, this is up to much interpretation.

Winter Testing: Driver’s Eye View

Canadian DTM racer Robert Wickens has been doing some winter training in West Palm at the Palm Beach International Raceway and decided to squeeze a camera inside his helmet to give us a look at what it’s like from a drivers perspective.

Chili Bowl Champ Makes Incredible Doughnuts

Rico Abreu won the 2016 Chili Bowl midget race in Tulsa, Okla. for the second year in a row. The Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire was staged in front of a packed house of nearly 20,000 in attendance at the River Spirit Expo Center.