Measuring Once Prevents Brake Comebacks
Runout is defined as the amount of lateral (side-to-side) movement of the rotor as it rotates 360 degrees.
Bar’s Leaks Releases New Gear Repair
Axle and Differential Gear Repair seals leaks, reduces grinding, whining and clunking, says the company.
Hunter Introduces New AutoComp Elite Lineup
The AutoComp Elite Digi-Cal comes with Hunter’s Digi-Cal, which instantly measures rotor thickness and depth cut.
Maintenance Matters: Visibility Is The Top Safety Concern
It doesn’t matter how much emphasis you put on the condition of a vehicle’s components – if the driver can’t see what’s in front of him or her, safety will absolutely be compromised.
Windshield Wiper Blade Revival
The only way to know if your windshield wipers need replaced is by inspecting the blades when the car or truck is in your bay.
Stopping Brake Noise
Squeals, groans, creaks and chatters are all noises nobody wants to hear when they apply their brakes. Whether a vehicle is brand new or one that is 10 years old with 120,000 miles on the odometer, most people today expect their brakes to be quiet and not squeal, groan or howl in protest every time the vehicle comes to a halt.
Brake Job Specifications: 2009-2017 Dodge Ram
The fourth generation Dodge Ram is probably one of the most trouble-free brake systems you’ll see. There are light- and heavy-duty brake packages. The light-duty package for the 1500 uses floating dual-piston calipers in the front and single-piston floating calipers in the rear. The heavy-duty package for the 2500 and 3500 uses floating dual-piston calipers in the front and dual-piston floating calipers in the rear.
Brake Pad & Rotor Matching
Many techs believe that installing new pads and rotors is the solution to brake noise and vibration, and that installing new parts makes everything perfectly aligned so that no other steps are needed to bring the system back to service. Well, this is true and false.
Top 10 Most Common Vehicle Repairs
Basic maintenance is the key to keeping a car running at its best. When motorists keep up with fluid changes, tire checks, filter changes and other services, it helps avoid bigger and more expensive repairs down the road. However, over time, some vehicle parts and components wear out or become damaged. When motorists are educated about their vehicles’ maintenance needs, it allows them to address any issues before they become even bigger problems.
Brake Job: 2002-2010 Ford Explorer
The second-generation Ford Explorer is one of the most common vehicles on the road. The brake system is a product of what Ford learned in the late 1990s about what brakes mean to customer satisfaction. It is a relatively robust and trouble-free system. But, things can still go wrong.
