It could be how you select friction materials, apply brake lubricants or machine rotors. You could be... More
Customer Concern: When you come to a stop, just before completely stopped, the ABS motor kicks on and... More
Chuck Kennedy, The Bendix Answerman, answers 10 of the most asked questions relating to brake service... More
Called the four-door sports car by Nissan, the 2004-2008 Maxima brake system is easy to service with... More
The customer may report a rubbing or scraping noise, which occurs when turning the steering wheel from... More
A few months back, I highlighted a project car being built by Z Sport. The car is now back together and... More
A Honda CR-V driver may complain of a clunking noise from the front suspension when driving over bumps... More
More Kias on the road means more repair and maintenance opportunities for the import car specialist... More
A 2001 Acura MDX owner may complain of front-end noises. There are three distinct noises that may come... More
Although modern OBD II technology has simplified catalytic converter diagnostics, it's still important... More
You just pulled a P0420 from a vehicle indicating the catalyst system efficiency for one of the banks... More
Catalytic converters have been disappearing at an alarming rate. The theft of these emission control... More
If you confirm that a 2002-'03 Pathfinder has an exhaust leak or noise coming from the front tube(s... More
If you confirm that there is an exhaust rattle/buzzing noise that sounds like it's coming from the front... More
Thanks to today's technology, there are many tread blocks cut at different angles and a lot of tread... More
Wheel slippage has long been a point of concern in the tire industry, usually with high-output engines... More
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are ones that do not have air pressure sensors inside... More
At first, you may not think brake and suspension systems are closely related. But when it comes to noise... More
While looking at the valve stem, make sure the core is free of dirt and debris, which could cause in... More
The Fluke catalog features selection guides to help technicians differentiate by measurement or application... More
Chicago Pneumatic's CP7735 impact wrench features 300 ft-lbs (407 Nm) of ultimate torque in reverse for... More
Matco Tools' new Adjustable Style Hose Remover, the AHR481, quickly and easily loosens and removes hoses... More
Three new models built for all framing and hanging applications. More
ETHOS provides VIN-specific coverage for vehicles back to 1983, and takes technicians through nine modes... More
Shure's TC3 System (Technician Customer Care Center) integrates all of the essential workspace, storage... More
Shure's new Tire Cart features heavy-duty steel construction with adjustable cross supports. More
AirSept's new A/C Charge Guard filter allows technicians to charge refrigerant into hybrid vehicles while... More
FLASH's drying agent acts as an instantaneous dye carrier, plus it prevents dye crystallization. More
Snap-on's Software Bundle 9.4 also includes 45,000 new enhancements to codes, data and tests, plus new... More
Uncle Earl's Soap, a powerful cleaning and hydrating hand soap, is now available to the automotive industry... More
Newly reformulated Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil quickly loosens corroded bolts, nuts and parts for powerful... More
The advanced gasket remover reduces need for scraping and grinding; and eliminates potential flange damage... More
The Mitchell 1 Estimator program contains comprehensive mechanical labor estimating data for vehicles... More
The premium diesel additive improves the cetane rating up to 6 points and also helps reduce emissions... More
Compstar LSc crankshafts are built to withstand abusive high performance LSx applications. LSc crankshafts... More
WORLDPAC offers a comprehensive lubricants program including ENEOS, LUBRO MOLY, RED LINE, PENTOSIN and... More
The new CORSA Taurus SHO cat-back exhaust system features a dual rear-exit design with single 4-inch... More
Finished in Rancho's Liquid Metallic Silver, Rancho Loaded QuickLIFT provides 1- to 2.5-in. of additional... More
Featuring original equipment look and fit, new ANCO rear blades provide excellent wiping performance... More
Paul Menard posted the best overall performance of his Sprint Cup racing career and his crew chief, Richard... More
A 1933 Federal Service Ladder Tuck that was used by the Toledo, OH, fire department from 1933 till the... More
After spending most of his career working in the automotive field, 58-year-old Hank Stott decided to... More
With more than 170 new part numbers covering primarily Class 8 vehicles, this brand new catalog provides... More
More than 1,200 Federated guests will be in attendance for the 15th annual Federated Auto Parts 300 NASCAR... More
If you are looking to increase your air conditioning business this spring and summer, look no further... More
Here is the testimony of David Gilbert a professor of Automotive Technology at Southern Illinois on the... More
On a trip recently to Federal Mogul's Moog's Engineering Center in St Louis, I spotted two matching vintage... More
BRAKE & FRONT END is almost 80 years old, and it never stops evolving like the vehicles its readers have... More
This video from YouTube has all the elements of a great movie. First, it offends you and your choosen... More
I know you can find hundreds of articles on BRAKE & FRONT END extolling the benefits of a clean shop... More
This cartoon comes from BasicInstructions.net and shows people how to talk to the person who fixes their car... More
As automotive electronics diagnostics continues to evolve, so do the tools that are need to diagnose... More
A turbo's basic purpose is to boost power, so when an otherwise healthy engine suddenly becomes anemic... More
Some 2001-’04 Sequoia and 2000-’04 Tundra vehicles may exhibit a condition where the... More
Some 2002-'05 Sedona (GQ) vehicles may exhibit a humming noise and vibration when the A/C is turned on... More
No A/C compressor clutch. The scan tool says A/C off and A/C switch off. There is no air out of the front... More
Some Toyota 4Runner owners may complain of a condition where the blower motor speed does not match the... More
A bold new look and some subtle changes probably best describe the 2004-and-up Ford F-150. To the ... More
You may get a customer complaint that the vehicle died while in Drive, then wouldn’t start. There is... More
Blue Car Syndrome is the non-technical term for a very common phenomenon. It is the experience that many... More
Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into... More
This TSB applies to Altima, Maxima, Quest, Murano, 350Z, Titan, Armada, Pathfinder, Xterra and Frontier models... More
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the Off or Lock position and all... More
