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.
Brake Rotor Wear And Measurement
Measuring brake rotors is critical to performing a pulsation-free brake job. It does not matter if the rotors are new or old, you always need to verify if they are within specification.
Curing Brake Pulsation And Judder Complaints Starts With The Customer
There is one golden question every service writer must ask the customer before recommending any brake service: “What difference have you noticed in your brakes recently?” This question does not lead the customer down any path, but forces them to explain how their brakes feel, sound and perform.
Getting Better At Eliminating Brake Noise
If you are trying to eliminate a noise, you could try to stop it from moving the air around it. This is not possible with brakes because they do not operate in a vacuum and they cannot be separated from the vehicle.
VIDEO: Brake Bleeding And The ABS HCU
Andrew Markel offers a quick tip when replacing brake pads, involving bleeding the brake fluid and pushing the piston in order to avoid damage to the ABS HCU.
Power Steering Fluid: To Flush Or Not To Flush?
When a repair is made on a power steering system, there’s a chance that metal shavings can enter the system. This can lead to premature failure of the rack and cause a costly comeback.
Ford Mustang 2005-2014 Brake Job
The brakes on 2005-2014 Mustangs are fairly standard, with discs both in the front and rear.
VIDEO: Transmission Fluids In Modern Vehicles
Andrew Markel goes over the different types of transmission fluid and which applications they are used for.
Sprinter Van Brake Maintenance
The brakes on a Sprinter are very conventional, but require special attention for the ABS and pad sensors.
Why Winter Is Hard On Your ABS Brake System
Winter is when the Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) has to do the most work to make sure the tires have traction during braking, acceleration and stability corrections (ESC, DSC and ESP).
