Honda Insight Brake Job
The Insight has a conventional brake system. The master cylinder, booster and ABS system are regular production pieces and do not require special tools. It does not have the complexity of the Prius’ pedal stroke simulator.
Ride Of The Week: Oldsmobile Fournado
Never heard of the Oldsmobile Fournado? Then you probably missed the March 1968 issue of Super Stock & Drag Illustrated, which blurbed this car on its cover.
Nissan Has Created A GT-R Drone
Nissan has unveiled the GT-R Drone – one of the fastest accelerating FPV (First Person View) racing drones in the world.
High-Performance Brake Jobs
When brakes wear out, most motorists just want you to fix the problem and restore their brakes to like-new condition with OE-equivalent replacement parts. But in some situations, there may be an opportunity to sell your customer on the benefits of upgrading certain brake components
Spotting Bent Suspension Components
Normal driving usually won’t knock the wheels out of alignment or damage the suspension. However, normal driving also involves encounters with the unexpected, which often include potholes, curbs, railroad crossings (which are famous for being rough), parking lot speed bumps and other things that jar and stress the suspension.
Brake Pad Wear Sensors
Brake pad wear sensors have been around for more than 40 years. But in the past decade, they have evolved so that brake wear can be estimated. This has allowed the driver to pick the right time to have their brake pads replaced.
Past Presidential Cars Return To Washington
For the second time, historic cars were put on display at the National Mall in Washington, DC. Cars owned by two U.S. Presidents from widely different eras were showcased at the April 14 event.
Working On The Farm, With A Jeep?
Ohioan John North Willys knew World War II wouldn’t last forever and began thinking about how he could sell more Jeeps after hostilities ended. As early as 1942, the Jeep was tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for possible use in farming.
Focus On Brake Friction For Safety
There are no recommended replacement intervals for brake pads because pad life varies widely depending on how a vehicle is driven, the type of brake pads on the vehicle, the driver’s braking habits and even the design of the brake system.
WELD Renews Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow Sponsorship
Recognizing the opportunity to support young people in their pursuit of an automotive career, WELD has renewed its sponsorship of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow (HROT) Engine Challenge program. WELD has been a HROT sponsor since 2013.
