VIDEO: Managing Brake Wear On Fleet Applications
Andrew Markel’s fourth out of 4 brake tips involves fleet rotors and pads, and how choosing the right match can minimize downtime.
VIDEO: Why Brakes Shouldn’t Be A Loss Leader
Andrew Markel discusses cheap brake jobs, and the solution for your shop to bring in more business despite nearby competitive pricing.
Test, Bleed, Flush: How Can You Protect The Brake System?
Brake fluid replacement is more critical than ever before. Since 2008, almost every vehicle has come with some form of ABS and a hydraulic control module mounted under the hood or on a frame rail.
FMSI Releases Brake Pad Applications That Use Mechanical Attachment In North America
The Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) has updated its database to include information on whether the original brake pads from the OEMs utilize mechanical attachment methods to secure the friction material to the backing plate.
Tech Tip: Removing A Rear Rotor Stuck On The Parking Brake
If you are having trouble removing a drum-in-hat rotor, don’t just take a hammer to it. You may have to adjust the parking brake and back it off the rotor in order to remove the rear rotor.
Parking Brake Diagnostics
A growing number of vehicles are equipped with electronic parking brakes that automatically engage the parking brake when the transmission is shifted into park or it detects that the vehicle is on a hill.
Measuring Brake Pedals And Pads
On a mechanical level, it is easy to understand how brakes work. We all understand that brake fluid transfers force from one hydraulic component to another. But, how does this apply to how a brake pedal feels? This is where math is required.
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.
Brake TSB Trends
TSBs are an addendum to the factory service manual and typically are the product of the OEM solving problems in the field. The majority of TSBs address problems you see at your shop including pulsating brakes, leaks and noise.
Nissan Maxima Brake Job (Seventh Gen 2009-’14)
The seventh generation Maxima (A35) was redesigned in 2009 and shares the Nissan D platform with the fourth generation Nissan Altima and second-generation Nissan Murano.These brake systems are known to make noise if the proper procedures and brake materials are not installed properly.
Brake Job: 2005-’12 Toyota Avalon
In 2005, Toyota’s Avalon underwent a redesign of its third-generation model, which was larger than previous versions and much sleeker.
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.
