Stepping Up to Big Brake Service
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End.
Taming Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Complaints
Adapted from Lou Calka Jr.’s article in Brake & Front End
Crankshaft Counterweights And Balancing
Imbalance in the engine exhibits vibration and damage. Balancing becomes critical to any engine build.
Diagnostic Strategies For Stop/Start Systems
This function of the power management system uses several modules to decide when the engine needs to stop and start.
Manual Clutch Repair and Diagnostics
If the clutch gets too hot from excessive slippage or loading, the linings may burn, damaging the clutch.
Ball Joint Inspection
It’s important to remember not to miss a worn joint. If a ball joint fails, the driver loses control of the vehicle.
Drilled and Slotted Rotors
There’s real science behind the location of holes, slots and grooves in today’s brake rotors. Plus, they look great too.
Clutch “No Release” Problems
Poor clutch release makes it difficult to start and stop the vehicle or change gears.
The Latest on Lifters
Advancements in technology, as well as modern testing and research is constantly evolving to make lifters better.
Replacement Strut Alignment Angles
Earl MacPherson’s struts eliminated suspension complexity in one way but changed vehicle geometry in others.
