BRAKELIGHT: September 1956
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How Regenerative Brakes Operate
Regenerative braking is a hybrid’s first choice for braking.
A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would mean they were probably going down hill. But, in the hybrid world, that is all normal. Systems around the vehicle are impacted by two key features:
Tesla Wheel Bearing Replacement
The process of replacing the hub unit on a Tesla is the same as many cars and light trucks.
Brake Pad Edge Codes – What Can They Tell You?
The edge code is a language written by engineers, federal entities and industry associations.
Brake Problems
Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system.
The Real Cost of Installing Cheap Brake Pads
The brake repair market is starting to become dominated by a “good enough” mentality.
Other Posts
Brake Boosters and Start/Stop Vehicles
For a vacuum brake booster to work, it needs a source of vacuum.
Wheel Speed Sensor and Hub Unit Diagnostics
All wheel speed sensor codes are just the starting points of a diagnosis and not a reason to order a part.
Better Brake Law Update
Learn the latest about the salmon-inspired law.
Identifying Brake Issues With Brake Dust
Brake dust can indicate what could be wrong. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
