Bendix Answerman Offers On-Car Lathe Advice
Knowing the Specifics Can Save Time and Increase Productivity
The Top Aftermarket Newsmakers of 2008
For the fifth year in a row, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews has selected the top individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year.
Undercover: Putting the STOP to Pedal Pulsation
If a customer complains of pedal pulsation or steering wheel shimmy when the brakes are applied, the most common assumption is that heat, wear, corrosion or mechanical stress is causing a variation in braking torque to occur that’s directly proportionate to wheel speed.
Service Advisor: On-Car Rotor Resurfacing: Are You Doing it Right?
One of my favorite pieces of shop equipment is the on-the-car brake lathe. Not only do they resurface the rotors to the center line of the wheel bearings, they speed the job up in some cases – making it a win/win situation.
Lubricants: Performance Oils and Additives: Got Zinc?
Experts say it may be time to change your motor oil (brand). It’s more than a coincidence that engine builders have experienced more flat tappet cam failures in the last few years than at any point prior.
Uncovering Hyundai Repairs With Undercar Inspections
The brake and suspension systems on Hyundai’s popular line of cars and SUVs are both undercar systems where problems can be detected during routine maintenance.
Undercover: Putting the Brakes on Engineering
We all know brakes get hot, sometimes very hot. If you watch closely on race day, it’s not uncommon to see the rotor on a race car glowing bright orange.
ADVICE FROM THE ANSWERMAN: Properly Clean the Wheel Bearing, Hub and Wheel During Rotor Service
Bendix Offers Extra Steps To Help Avoid Pedal Pulsation Complaints
Report Card: Head For the Hills
Student Oliver Taylor likes to spend his free time competing in autocross events in picturesque northern California, as well as driving in the annual Hoopa Hillclimb
Heading Into All-Wheel-Drive Country
Service Solutions to Subaru 4WD Brake Systems