June 2014 Archives - Brake & Front End
BRAKELIGHT: June 1935
Servicing The Electronically Adjustable Shocks Of Full-Sized GM Trucks

Since the 2000 model year, GM has offered electronically adjustable suspension as an option on Chevy, Cadillac and GMC full-size trucks. The system actuates the valving in the shocks to control ­suspension position and body attitude. The electronic suspension control (ESC) system independently controls each of the four shock absorbers in order to control the

Hydroboost Brakes – 10 Servicing Tips

One of the most misunderstood brake systems is hydroboost. This system uses the pressure of the power steering pump to power the brake booster. The booster is essentially a power steering unit that supplements the driver’s input. When hydroboost was first introduced in the 1970s, the government was rolling out new safety and fuel efficiency

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Chrysler LX Platform Brake Job: For the 300, Magnum, Charger & Challenger

What do you get when you mix the front suspension from a Mercedes S-Class, the rear suspension from an E-Class and the transmission from a C-Class? The 2005-‘10 Chrysler rear-wheel-drive LX platform. The LX platform includes the 300, Magnum and Charger. In 2008, the platform was shortened for use in the LC platform in the