Magazine Archives - Page 3 of 76 - Brake & Front End
Drivetrain: Diagnostic Test Drive

Problems can be spotted from the moment you put the vehicle in gear.

Servicing Multi-Piston Brake Calipers

Caliper replacement may be necessary in high-mileage vehicles because of fluid leaks or because the calipers are sticking.

Brake Pad Diagnostics

Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and keep new components from suffering the same fate.

Honda TPMS: What You Need To Know

Honda’s TPMS can be one of the more difficult systems to program in new sensors, relearns and calibrations.

ADAS Blindspot and Cross Traffic Detection Systems

Servicing these systems is straightforward and, with the right tools, you can resolve customer complaints.

TPMS Education

Surveys have shown that 30-50% of drivers have no clue about the TPMS warning light in their vehicles.

TPMS Valve Stem Tips

No matter the type of stem, carelessness can result in a broken sensor.

Diagnosing Audi A8 TPMS Issues

These are all the steps you’ll need to pinpoint fault issues in TPMS for 2009-2016 Audi A8 vehicles.

Air Ride Conversion Kits

Air ride and active shocks and struts will eventually fail – succumbing to either damage to or dry rot of the air spring.

Wheel Bearing Noise and Damage

If the impact is great enough, the preload on a bearing can change. This can lead to more damage and noise in the long run.

Slow or Sluggish Oxygen Sensors

When an oxygen sensor is poisoned, it loses its ability to measure the oxygen content in the exhaust.

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.