VIDEO: Worn Brake Pads Say A Lot
Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.
5 Brake Add-Ons To Boost Profitability, Customer Satisfaction
Even if guide pins are not damaged, swollen or hardened guide seals or lack of lubrication may cause the caliper to bind.
Brake Service: Bleeding And Flushing ABS Systems
Replacing a vehicle’s brake fluid requires more tools and skills than a glass bottle and clear tubing.
Brembo Develops DYATOM Carbon Ceramic Brake Disc For Ford
DYATOM combines motorsport technology with outstanding wear resistance to achieve the highest thermal performance.
Tesla Model S Brake Job
If you’re servicing the brakes or suspension system, you do not need fancy orange gloves or insulated tools.
Brake Service: Multi-Piston Brake Calipers
Multi-piston calipers found on high-performance vehicles, including many import cars, need special attention during a brake job.
VIDEO: The Relationship Between Brake Pads, Pulsation
Different friction formulations create stopping power using either adhesive or abrasive friction.
Brake Job: 2010-2019 Ford Fiesta
What’s so significant about the 2010-current Ford Fiesta brakes? First, the Ford Fiesta is one of the first sub-compacts on the market with the “Full Monty” of ABS/ESC/EBC/TC to come as standard.
Mini Cooper Tech Tip: False ‘Service Due’ Message For Brake Pad Thickness
A brake pad thickness warning message is displayed even if the pads are above specifications. What’s next?
Putting The Spring In Your Brake Jobs
Typically, techs were forced to reuse old hardware or, in some extreme cases, either go without or make something else fit. Now, you probably expect, at minimum, new abutment clips to be included. But there are other hardware items you should also consider while ordering new brake pads.
