Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima Brake Job Called the four-door sports car by Nissan, the 2004-2008 Maxima brake system is easy to service with very few complaints of brake noise or pulsation. The system used the same brake pads, rotors and calipers on all models. There were some changes in 2007 to the ABS system. The system uses floating piston calipers on the front and rear with the parking brake in the hub of the rotor. More

Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Brake Job Top 10 Tips Starting with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F150. The new body style truck is a new vehicle inside and out. However, not all of the 2004 F150s that you see will be the new body style. The 2004 F150 was also made available in the older body style pickup that came on the scene in 1996. The older body style F150 is called a "Heritage" edition. More

Tech Feature: 2010 Buick LaCrosse Brake Service The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is built on the Epsilon II platform that is shared with the Saab 9-5 and other soon-to-be-named vehicles. While you may not see this vehicle in your bays for a while, it is a great example of how the common brake job will stay the same and how it will change in the future. More

Feature Article: Subaru Performance Brake, Suspension & Engine Mods that Pack a Punch A project car in the form of a WRX/STI shows that Z Sport in Everett, WA, is all about ­balancing ultimate performance within legal parameters and practicality. See what performance modifications the shop has completed with that goal in mind. More

BRAKE JOB: GM Acadia / Buick / Outlook / Enclave The Lambda Platform is shared with the Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. It is largely derived from the GM Epsilon platform, the same platform that makes the Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6. These vehicles can be front- or all-wheel drive. All models have the same rear disc brake setup with the parking brake in the hat of the rotor. All Lambda platform vehicles incorporate... More

BRAKE JOB: Seventh Generation Accord (2003-'08) The seventh-generation Honda Accord (2003-'08) and Acura TL are some of the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. They have a very simple brake system to service, but it can be prone to brake noise if not serviced properly. More

NVH Strategies for Disc Brakes Nobody likes noisy brakes. Vehicle manufacturers go to great lengths to minimize brake noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) because potential car buyers won't tolerate it. More

Tech Tip: Machining New Rotors Is Unnecessary New quality rotors should simply be thoroughly washed and installed. More

Brake Job: Ford Fusion In the short time the Fusion and its cousins have been on the road, there have not been any recalls or TSBs issued for the brake system. Customer and field reports are positive and there are very few reports for brake noise. More

Tech Tip: Solving Common Brake Symptoms With Unique Solutions Some vehicles have a history of brake-related problems, but there are some unique solutions to resolve those frustrating customer complaints. More