New Jersey Man Uses Butter Knife to Steal Tires
Police said a Rahway, NJ, man was arrested Thursday (April 23, 2009) in nearby Linden after he tried to use a butter knife to steal the tires and wheels off an Audi. The man was stopped by police after a report of a suspicious person, and his butter knife was discovered.
Brake Job: 2002-2008 Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer’s brake system is a relatively robust and trouble-free system. But, that doesn’t mean something can’t go wrong.
Toyota Prius Brake Repair, Pad Replacement
Does performing a pad replacement on a Toyota Prius scare you? Well it should; if you treat it like every other vehicle. But, if you know a few things ahead of time, the job can be performed like any other brake job. Do not worry about high voltage. Worry about angry customers due to comebacks
Tech Tip: Front Suspension Noise on Bumpy Roads
Some owners of 2002-’05 Sedona vehicles produced from May 1, 2001, to Aug. 31, 2005, may complain of front suspension noise over rough road surfaces at speeds between 18-31 mph. To reduce the noise, Kia has redesigned the strut mount with a modified rubber composition to improve the overall sound dampening in the affected speed range. However, all other suspension components should be checked for performance prior to installing these replacement strut mounts. Concerns with ….
Tech Tip: Rotor Runout Checklist
The vehicle owner may say that under light braking the vehicle pulses to a stop, or under heavy braking the vehicle shudders. Technical service bulletins (TSBs) often describe these symptoms as a "judder." There are only two causes for judder – lateral runout and disc thickness variation on the rotor’s friction surface. What could have caused the lateral runout? The causes of the condition range from ….
Tech Tip: Uncovering the Cause of Brake Shudder or Vibration
Some owners of 2004-2005 Dodge Durango vehicles may complain of brake shudder or vibration. The following technical service bulletin involves installing brake pads, resurfacing the rotors and checking rotor runout. The vehicle may exhibit pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel when the brakes are applied. The condition is most noticeable at speeds over 50 mph, but can occur at lower speeds. If the customers indicate that ….
Rotor Runout Check List
The vehicle owner may say that under light braking the vehicle pulses to a stop, or under heavy braking the vehicle shudders. Technical service bulletins (TSBs) often describe these symptoms as a “judder.” There are only two causes for judder — lateral runout and disc thickness variation on the rotor’s friction surface. What could have
Truck Brake Update: Service Procedure Boosts Performance while Eliminating Steps that Add Time and Expense
Toyota trucks have been the standard bearer for small trucks for more than 40 years. The Hilux (now known as the Tacoma) line has been the small truck class leader, and over the last 15 years the T100 and Tundra models have moved into the medium- and full-size classes to set new standards there. With
Tech Update: Top 5 TPMS Questions
From professional and college football down to youth-league soccer, everyone (including TechShop!) has a “Top Something-or-other” list. Why should the tire industry be different? Over the last year or so, Tire Rack has been conducting an informal and unscientific survey of its customers regarding the reoccurrence of issues dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems. Thanks
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Creaking Brake Noise Complaints on GM Vehicles
Some owners of the GM models listed in this Tech Tip may comment on a creaking noise occurring when applying the brakes. It is usually heard only during slow-speed brake maneuvers. If this condition exists, you should be able to duplicate the noise when the vehicle is not moving by depressing the brake pedal and listening for the noise from the wheel-well/caliper area ….