June 2017 Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Brake & Front End
Electronic Parking Brake Deactivation Procedures On Ford Vehicles

Putting the system into service or maintenance mode to retract the pistons is performed using a series of steps while sitting in the driver’s seat.

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Common Reasons For Wheel Bearing Failure

When a bearing wears out, it is usually a case of inadequate lubrication, faulty installation or improper adjustment. For the repair to be successful, you must first determine why the previous bearing failed. For sealed hub units, examining the internal bearings and races is impossible.

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TPMS Procedures On Domestic Vehicles

From 2006-’09, Ford used banded sensors that are mounted in the center of the rim, 180º from the valve stem. In 2010, Ford reverted to the valve stem mounted sensors. Some replacement sensor suppliers have snap-in sensors that can eliminate the need for a banded sensor.

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What Is An Import Car?

If you worked on domestics in the 1990s, the engines still had pushrod valvetrains and automatic transmissions with just three speeds. But, innovations like distributorless ignition and port fuel injection systems were often more refined and robust than some imports.

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On-The-Car Brake Lathe Precautions On ABS Vehicles

All anti-lock-brake systems (ABS) utilize speed sensor inputs. Some of these systems have very narrow tolerances in regard to wheel speed data. Speed sensor concerns include the air gap that can easily be altered during the course of brake maintenance. When using an on-the-car brake lathe, it is important to prevent metal shavings from contacting, and collecting on, the sensor.

BRAKELIGHT: July 1956

In the 1950s, Brake & Front End published a series of posters that could be cut out from the magazine and displayed in shops to show customers the possible results of neglecting their brakes. These posters were designed around a simple concept: The more dramatic, the better.

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Vehicle Alignment Spec: 2002-2010 Jeep Liberty

Overall, the 2002-2010 Jeep Liberty is an easy vehicle to align. But, you have to pay attention during the initial inspection.