TT May ’09 Pop Quiz: Brake Hardware
Students should chose the following answer that BEST completes the following statements.
AAA Releases its Top Picks for New Vehicle Technology
Nation’s largest auto club highlights new vehicle features that improve safety, enhance convenience and are just plain cool.
Special Report: an Executive Interview: MEMA’s Bob McKenna Talks about the Supplier Industry’s Role in the U.S. Economy
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) President and CEO Bob McKenna talks about the status of the supplier industry in the U.S. today.
Real World: Steering Systems That Are Coming Down the Road
With all the activity in the industry that challenges the assumptions of current vehicle systems, what is the future for steering systems?
Bendix Answerman Offers On-Car Lathe Advice
Knowing the Specifics Can Save Time and Increase Productivity
Report Card: Highlights to GM’s Historic Anniversary
Many achievements and some growing pains have occurred during this industry giant’s life. Here are just a few of these many industry-changing accomplishments.
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.
Advice from the Answerman: Properly Functioning Caliper Can Help Prevent Brake Dust Generation
Caliper Retraction Critical Component
Undercover: EXTRA CREDIT- A Lesson in Brake Fluid
The reason it’s so important to change the fluid each time is because you can’t judge the condition of the brake fluid by its appearance alone.
Service Advisor: No Escaping Hybrid Service
The hybrid Escape and Mariner vehicles are full hybrid vehicles, meaning that, at times, the vehicle will run 100% on electric power only. In fact, it is capable of traveling up to 25 mph (40 kph) without ever starting the engine.