Low Sinking Or Spongy Brake Pedal
When diagnosing a master cylinder, keep in mind the type of seals that are used are lip cup seals. This design allows for the seal to improve as the pressure increases. Another feature of this seal is that it does not create a vacuum when the piston retracts.
Federated Auto Parts 400 Set For Sept. 10 At Richmond International Raceway
The Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the NASCAR regular season finale, is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). The Federated Auto Parts 400 will be televised nationally by NBC Sports Network, with a start time of 7:30 p.m. EST. “Our members have really turned our sponsorship of
Mitsubishi Tech Tip: Ringing Noise From Front Brakes
Customers may complain of a high-pitch noise from the front brakes during a low-speed light brake application. Refer to the following repair procedure to solve this noise complaint.
Intermittent Brake Pull
Sticking caliper pistons, rusty brackets and bad brake hoses can all cause brake pulls, but don’t assume they are the only things that can. If the problem is constant pull, it is typically easier to diagnose. Don’t forget to inspect suspension parts, such as bushings, that allow wheel movement under braking.
Learn How To Pass The ASE A5 Brake Certification Exam In A Free Webinar
This free 30-minute webinar will cover all the topics that give technicians trouble on the ASE A5 brake certification test. Brake & Front End editor Andrew Markel, an ASE-certified technician, will review the current version of the test to help identify potential blind spots techs should watch for. He will discuss question types and strategies to help score higher on the A5. You’ll also learn about new questions on stability control, electronic brake proportioning and electronic parking brakes.
Tech Tip: ABS Light On Or False ABS Activation After Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement
If you diagnose a bad hub bearing on one side of a vehicle, and the ABS wheel speed sensor or tone ring is integral to the bearing, you may need additional repairs to restore proper ABS functioning. In many cases, replacing one hub bearing will cause the driver to feel ABS false activation when coming to a slow stop on dry pavement.
False ABS Activation After Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement
Vehicles: All ABS-equipped vehicles Condition: Vehicle had wheel bearing hub replaced on one side. Repair Procedure: If you diagnose a bad hub bearing on one side of a vehicle and the ABS wheel speed sensor or tone ring is integral to the bearing, you may need additional repairs to restore proper ABS functioning. In many
Brake Parts Inc Receives Innovator Of The Year Award From Uni-Select Canada
Brake Parts Inc was recently honored by Uni-Select Canada, receiving the Innovator of the Year award for its Raybestos brand Element3 brake pads with Enhanced Hybrid Technology (EHT). The award was presented Oct. 23 during Uni-Select’s Supplier Appreciation Day and Awards Evening held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Innovator of the Year award was presented
Federated Reports That The Federated Auto Parts 400 Was A Weekend To Remember
A lot of fun and some exciting NASCAR racing took place over the weekend at the third annual Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup race at the Richmond International Raceway (RIR). The Federated Auto Parts 400 was televised nationally Sept. 6 on ABC-TV. Brad Keselowski captured the checkered flag, securing the No. 1 seed for
Brake Parts Inc. To Introduce New Braking Technology
Brake Parts Inc. (BPI), manufacturer of Raybestos brand brakes, has announced plans to present what it says will be the next major transformation of the disc brake pad. The official unveiling takes place at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo next week in Las Vegas.