Brake Pad & Rotor Matching
Many techs believe that installing new pads and rotors is the solution to brake noise and vibration, and that installing new parts makes everything perfectly aligned so that no other steps are needed to bring the system back to service. Well, this is true and false.
VIDEO: Managing Corrosion On Brake System Parts
Andrew Markel discusses corrosion, and how it cannot be let go especially on parts of the brake system.
VIDEO: Matching Brake Pads With Customers
Andrew Markel discusses selling brake pads to customers by identifying the way in which the customer uses their vehicle.
VIDEO: Brake Noise Diagnostics
Andrew Markel explores brake noise, which noises signify which symptoms, and how to remedy them.
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.
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.
