Lubricants Archives - Brake & Front End
100% COMPLETE Power Steering Fluid Coverage by Lubegard

The fluid experts at Lubegard offer two, fully synthetic power steering fluids that offer 100% vehicle coverage that includes electric hydraulic power steering systems (EHPS). Simplify your inventory with our two COMPLETE fluid solutions:  LUBEGARD® COMPLETE™ Synthetic Power Steering Fluid #23232 is the service solution for all European, North American, and Asian vehicles (except Honda/Acura)

VIDEO: Where Should Brake Lubricants Be Applied?

Andrew Markel settles the argument about brake lubricants. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.

VIDEO: Putting The Lube Back In LOF

Hinges, latches and tracks need lubrication periodically. This video is sponsored by WD-40 Brand.

Dana Introduces XFE Synthetic Gear Lubricant

The lubricant can extend the drain interval for medium-duty, heavy-duty trucks up to 500,000 miles.

VIDEO: Brake Caliper Seals And Lubricants

Andrew Markel takes a look inside a brake caliper including how its seals and lubricants keep the unit braking safely. Sponsored by Nissan.

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Brake NVH: Real World Applications

First know that all brakes make noise. When the friction material makes contact with the rotor, the coupling causes the brake pad and rotor to oscillate and vibrate. The components are locked as a combined system that will ­vibrate at the combined system’s natural frequency of vibration. This is called force-coupled excitation. The driver hears

Diagnosing brake noise
Rundown of Brake Service Chemical Applications

Penetrants for disassembly Brake system components are subjected to tremendous heat and can collect road salt, debris or other corrosive materials in the course of daily driving. Fasteners for calipers and caliper brackets are usually torqued to fairly high levels. The use of a quality penetrant at the start of brake service can ease and