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Brake Problems

Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system.

Tensioner Tech Assist

The Lift and Pin is designed to simplify tensioner replacement and belt installation. This video is sponsored by Litens.

The Real Cost of Installing Cheap Brake Pads

The brake repair market is starting to become dominated by a “good enough” mentality.

Understanding Stretch Shrink Belts

Andrew Markel uses an old school toy to describe how these belts work. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Brake Boosters and Start/Stop Vehicles

For a vacuum brake booster to work, it needs a source of vacuum.

Timeless Quotes Teach & Inspire

Here are six quotes that every shop owner should live by.

Vacuum Brake Booster Diagnostics

Vacuum brake boosters will probably be with us for a long time.

Brake Pad Edge Codes

The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material.

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.

Chassis Parts and Alignment Angles

Knowing why the adjustment is required is critical to performing the total alignment.

EV Charging

Charging will get better as technology improves and drivers change their behaviors.