Andrew Markel, Author at Brake & Front End - Page 14 of 117
Curing Shock, Strut and Suspension Noise

As vehicles age, eliminating noise is Job 1. But ‘noise’ may mean different things to you and your customers.

Fuel Pressure Diagnostic Service

Use a scan tool that can look at special direct fuel injection parameters and perform bidirectional tests.

Free Tesla Service Information?

Tesla quietly changed the pricing to $0.00 for service manuals, TSBs and other critical service information.

Racing Shocks and Struts – Performance Suspension Tuning

The secret to this job is building the total package that optimizes the chassis, springs and ride control components.

Brake Pad Confusion: What Is The Best Brake Pad?

What makes one friction material quieter or better than another? It’s a two-part answer.

Steering Angle Sensor 101

The steering angle is used by many ADAS functions, from blind-spot detection to autonomous driving.

Tesla Wheel Bearing Replacements (VIDEO)

Tesla’s need high-quality replacement units to withstand the hefty curb weight. Sponsored by BCA Bearings by NTN.

TPMS Valve Stems – What Are The Trends? What Is The Future?

Whatever the type of stem, carelessness can result in a broken sensor or even a customer being stranded with a flat tire.

GM Autoride Suspension Diagnostics

AutoRide comes standard on the GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali.

ADAS Sensor Calibration and Diagnostics

The reality is that if you can master some very general skills, ADAS is not rocket science.

Nissan TPMS Service

The behavior of the TPMS systems is very consistent across all Nissan models.

The Changing Vehicle Ownership Cycle

Fewer new cars and higher used car prices mean the better option may be for drivers to keep their current vehicle.