Report Card: American-built Supercar Makes its Debut
Billed as the “most exclusive hand-built supercar on the planet,” the Rapier Superlight Coupe, or SL-C for short, offers a multitude of unique engineering specifications, power-plant offerings, exterior colors, interior schemes and a host of other fully customizable options.
Undercover: ABS Bleeding Procedures and Tips
Any time the hydraulic system is opened, air can be introduced into the lines and components. Your job is to eliminate that air.
Undercover: Grinding Out Sportage Brake Repairs
In this article, we’ll be looking at brake service on a 2002 Kia Sportage. And, within the Kia site, you’ll find everything from the theory and operation of the brake system, to the specs and information needed to make an accurate diagnosis.
Undercover: The Nuts and Bolts on Brake Lubes
There are several basic types of brake lubricants: those that are designed for lubricating hardware and mechanical components and typically contain a high percentage of solids (dry film lubricants), and those that are designed for lubricating seals, boots and other internal parts when assembling calipers, wheel cylinders and master cylinders.
Service Advisor: Become a Master of Master Cylinder Service
Unfortunately, master cylinders are often not inspected or replaced when the service brakes are replaced.
Undercover: Debating a Complete Brake Job
One of the major issues with selling customers a “complete” brake job is that the components in the brake system do not wear at the same rate.
Service Advisor: Technician Town Hall Spurs Responses on Rotor Runout
Just like the town hall meetings across the country where Americans have questions for their government representatives, tomorrow’s technicians have questions of their own on ways to better service their future customers.
Undercover: Joining the ‘Brake Booster’ Club
In school, I took physics and wondered if I would ever use any of the scientific stuff. All of that stuff is kind of important if you want to know how altitude can affect the performance of a vacuum brake booster, engine, your body and a whole lot of other devices.
TT May ’09 Pop Quiz: Brake Hardware
Students should chose the following answer that BEST completes the following statements.
NAPA AUTO PARTS Spotlights Key Brake-Related Warning Signs, Encourages Preventive Maintenance
In an effort to keep drivers protected and save them money, NAPA’s 2009 Technician of the Year, Jack Gregory, offers advice on what those warning signs mean and why you should pay attention to them.