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Undercover: The 10 Commandments of Shocks and Struts

Many things affect vehicles in motion, including its speed, road conditions, wind and weight distribution. Therefore, the vehicle suspension system — shocks, struts and springs — must be in good condition to handle these variables. Here are 10 tips to help you better service these components.

Undercover: Putting the STOP to Pedal Pulsation

If a customer complains of pedal pulsation or steering wheel shimmy when the brakes are applied, the most common assumption is that heat, wear, corrosion or mechanical stress is causing a variation in braking torque to occur that’s directly proportionate to wheel speed.

Uncovering Hyundai Repairs With Undercar Inspections

The brake and suspension systems on Hyundai’s popular line of cars and SUVs are both undercar systems where problems can be detected during routine maintenance.

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.

Undercover: Putting the Brakes on Engineering

We all know brakes get hot, sometimes very hot. If you watch closely on race day, it’s not uncommon to see the rotor on a race car glowing bright orange.

Undercover: 10 Tips To Top Alignments

Keep Comebacks Away with these Alignment Tips

Undercover: Steering Comebacks Away From You

Understanding the Mysteries of the Thrust Angle

Heading Into All-Wheel-Drive Country

Service Solutions to Subaru 4WD Brake Systems

Undercover: Brakes 101

Topics To Cover –
Inspection checklist, Servicing, Rotors and Drums, Linings and Brake Fluid

Picking up Bad Vibes: Diagnosing a Shake, Rattle & Roll

Adapted from Larry Carley’s Article in Brake & Front End

Passing Inspection

Adapted from Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End

The Great Brake Rotor Debate – Resurface or Replace?

Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End