VIDEO: Consistency Reduces Brake Pad Noise
Andrew Markel explains how using the right tools is necessary to maintain consistent temperature and brake pressure on friction material, and reduce brake noise.
VIDEO: Reading Brake Pad Wear Patterns
Andrew Markel explains how brake pad wear can determine the working condition of the brake calipers based on the wear pattern. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Brake Pad Hardware Replacement
Andrew Markel explains the importance of replacing the brake hardware on any brake pad job.
Brake Job: Jeep Cherokee (KL) Rear Brake Pad Replacement
To remove and replace the rear brake pads or rotors, the electronic parking brake actuator must be retracted before removing the caliper assembly.
Electronic Brake Pad Wear Sensor Diagnostics
Electronic brake pad wear sensors can be found on a variety of vehicles, including domestics like Cadillac and Chevy. Also, brake pad wear sensors can be found on BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi vehicles.
VIDEO: Brake Pads And Tribology
Andrew Markel discusses tribology, the study of friction, and how different materials in brake pads react with brake rotors.
Brake Pad Wear Guide
Even Wear Pads have equal amounts for friction material, within 2-3mm, on both pads. Cause: • Brake caliper and connected hydraulics are operating properly. Solution: • Replace the brake pads. • Replace hardware including abutment and anti-rattle clips. • Service caliper guide pins and slides. Outer Pad Wear The outboard brake pad shows increased wear
VIDEO: Brake Pad Wear Sensors On German Vehicles
Andrew Markel shows how the brake pad wear sensors on German vehicles work to inform the customer when the pads should be replaced.
VIDEO: Rear Brake Pads On Vehicles With Stability Control
Andrew Markel explains why special attention needs paid to brake pads on vehicles with stability control, including oversteer and understeer corrections and differential replacement.
VIDEO: Brake Pad Placement For Wear Sensors
Andrew Markel explains how brake pads with wear sensors are installed and why only one way works.
