Why Auto Technology? New Experiences Every Day
After visiting the Museum of American Speed, second-year Southwestern Community College student, Dawn Roach, offers insight into why studying automotive technology was the right fit for her future.
Diagnosing Brake Roughness For A Lasting Repair
Warped rotors are probably one of the most common complaints from drivers coming into any shop that does brakes. The less confident or sophisticated driver may complain that when he hits the brakes, “the pedal pulses,” “the vehicle chucks during a stop,” or “it shakes my teeth during braking.” Generally, a quick turn of the
Mercedes-Benz Floating Composite Rotors
When you hear the words “floating rotor,” you might think of a racecar brake rotor with Allen head bolts holding the hat to the outer ring. But, more economical and robust “semi-floating” rotors have made it onto Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz daily drivers.
Toyota Scion TC Brake Job (2005-2010)
The Toyota Scion TC is a bit of an anomaly in the Toyota fleet. The TC shares its platform with the Avensis, which was not sold in the U.S., and it shares some brake components with the Corolla and even the Camry. There are no brake-specific TSBs or recalls for the 2005-2010 TC.
Wheel Installation Is All In The RIST
To correctly install wheels, follow this easy-to-remember acronym Adapted from Sean Phillips’ article in Tire Review A lot of customers think that wheel installation is so easy that a monkey could do it, to which I like to respond by scratching my armpits and jumping up on the counter. Seriously though, wheel installation
Pinpointing Needed Disc Brake Service
During the road test, listen for noises and note any pedal pulsation or vehicle pulling when applying the brakes. Noises can indicate brake pad problems, pedal pulsation from rotor damage, and pulling due to uneven brake application, which can be caused by a number of things.
Worn Wheel Hub Bearing Symptoms
Driving conditions and installation practices can damage a worn hub. These symptoms often indicate wheel bearing damage.
The Case For On-Car Wheel Balancing And Wheel-To-Hub Indexing
On-car balancing solves many issues that off-car balancing cannot address because the wheel assembly is not perfectly centered on the vehicle due to small clearances that can make a big difference in radial force ride quality.
Undercover: Handling Honda Brake Systems
What we’ll look at in this article is not so much how to replace worn-out pads, but rather things to be on the lookout for that will ensure a quality job and eliminate comebacks.
Undercover: Putting the Brakes on Toyota Hybrid Service Fears
The Prius was introduced in 2001. The rotor and caliper are the same as the Echo, Scion Xa/Xb and MR2. In 2004, Toyota changed the brake system when it upgraded the batteries and electric motor.