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