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.
IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series Partner with Raybestos Brand Brakes
The partnership designates Raybestos as the preferred competition brake friction of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights at all road and street course races through 2009.
Undercover: Brakes 101
Topics To Cover –
Inspection checklist, Servicing, Rotors and Drums, Linings and Brake Fluid
The Great Brake Rotor Debate – Resurface or Replace?
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End
I Want You – to Understand Brake Performance
Adapted from Larry Carley’s and Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End
Undercover – Putting a Stop to Brake Noise
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End
Car Brake Diagnostics and Pulling
Adapted from Lou Calka, Jr.’s article in Brake & Front End
The Benefits of a Complete Brake Job
Adapted from Lou Calka Jr.’s article in Brake & Front End
Stepping Up to Big Brake Service
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End.
VIDEO: Pinch, Push, Pump – How To Properly Push Back The Caliper Piston
In this video, Andrew Markel discusses how to push the caliper piston back into the bore without damaging the brake hose and possibly the ABS modulator. Using the proper method and technique can ensure that the dirtiest brake fluid is removed from the hydraulic system.
