BRAKELIGHT: September 1938
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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:
Composite Brake Rotor Service Opportunities
Composite rotors have two advantages over a fully cast rotor.
Power Steering Fluid Replacement
Sometimes the word “flush” has different meanings. For power steering, fluid exchange is a better description.
Wheel End Service – Wheel Speed Sensors and Bearings
The only way to diagnose the sensor and circuit is with a scan tool or scope.
Dodge & Jeep Front Click Noise at Low-Speed Turns
This applies to vehicles equipped with Brembo 6-Pot Fixed Caliper Brakes or High Performance Brakes.
Other Posts
Chassis Diagnostic Procedures
The secret is to be quiet & listen, as the customer will tell you almost everything relevant to the repair you need to know.
ADAS and Vehicle Alignment
New vehicle ADAS and autonomous features all rely on the alignment being exactly as it should be.
Transmissions – CVT
Knowing what the common issues are & understanding the options available to isolate & fix problems are the keys to success.
Tesla Alignments
For any electric vehicle, the alignment not only protects the tires, it helps to increase the range.
