Servicing Multi-Piston Brake Calipers
Caliper replacement may be necessary in high-mileage vehicles because of fluid leaks or because the calipers are sticking.
Brake Job: 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline
Honda Ridgeline brake service issues are often related to the parking brake and hydraulics.
ATE Offers Line Of Hydraulic Brake Parts
Continental offers application coverage and availability for a wide spectrum of European vehicle makes and models.
Brake Service: Multi-Piston Brake Calipers
Multi-piston calipers found on high-performance vehicles, including many import cars, need special attention during a brake job.
VIDEO: Brake Hose Degradation Diagnostics
Andrew Markel discusses the signs of brake hose degradation by checking the outside and inside of the hoses.
Measuring Brake Pedals And Pads
On a mechanical level, it is easy to understand how brakes work. We all understand that brake fluid transfers force from one hydraulic component to another. But, how does this apply to how a brake pedal feels? This is where math is required.
Drum Brake Service: Focus On Single-Anchor, Floating Shoe Designs
Although four-wheel disc brakes currently dominate the import brake service market, millions of drum brakes are serviced each day in shops.
How Do Fluid And Friction Change Brake Pedal Feel?
Chances are your foot will know the condition of a vehicle’s brakes and the quality of the brake pads before your mind puts it all together.
Drum Brake Service: Single-Anchor, Floating Shoe Designs
Although four-wheel disc brakes currently dominate the import brake service market, millions of drum brakes are serviced each day in independent import shops.
Brake Tech Tip: Low Sinking Or Spongy Brake Pedal
When diagnosing a master cylinder, keep in mind the type of seals that are used are lip cup seals. This design allows for the seal to improve as the pressure increases. Another feature of this seal is that it does not create a vacuum when the piston retracts.
