The edge code is a language written by engineers, federal entities and industry associations.
When a brake pad is manufactured, one of the last steps involved is to print a series of letters and numbers on the edge of the friction material. This code has been on brake shoes and pads for more than 60 years, but what does it mean?
The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material. These letters and numbers can help you to select the correct brake pads or shoes for a vehicle. But, the edge code can do only so much.
Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system.
The brake repair market is starting to become dominated by a “good enough” mentality.
For a vacuum brake booster to work, it needs a source of vacuum.
All wheel speed sensor codes are just the starting points of a diagnosis and not a reason to order a part.
Topology influences how you access the modules with your scan tool.
Load management for steering systems.
Reflashing and reprogramming is a necessary service for repairing vehicles.
Replacing rear wheel bearings on a live axle rear suspension requires a few extra steps when compared to a unitized bearing.