Andrew Markel explains how using the right tools is necessary to maintain consistent temperature and brake pressure on friction material, and reduce brake noise. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
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False activation incidents involve the ABS modulator taking over braking or intervening to restore vehicle stability.
The 2012 model year marked the first year electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard feature in vehicles. The government calculated that it would cost less than $400 per vehicle.
The reason for the extra cost was the additional sensors to measure the yaw and lateral acceleration. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks.
The steering angle is used by many ADAS functions, from blind-spot detection to autonomous driving.
On older throttle cable systems, the carburetor or fuel injection system reacted to the throttle angle.
The brake rotor might look fine, but the problem could be internal.
PCV systems are far more complex now, but they are also much better at controlling crankcase pressure.
Learning how to perform drivetrain diagnostics and “in-the-car” repairs is important.
You should never estimate when it comes to parking brake adjustments.
Here are some tips and tricks that should help you to work on just about any Mercedes-Benz from the past few decades.
When solving a fuel pump issue, the scan tool is your best friend.
