Why Do Ball Joints, Tie Rods And Control Arms Wear Out?
The ball and socket joint has been around on animals and humans for millennia. This simple design has been used on vehicles since the turn of the century because it works. But, just like our hip joints, ball and socket joints, like ball joints, tie rods and sway bar links, wear out.
Tech Tip: Troubleshooting Common Crank Grinding Problems
Using an improper wheel is most likely to blame for metal particles lodging in abrasive grains or in wheel pores. Try using a wheel with a coarser grit or more open structure to provide chip clearance. Also try using more coolant. Faulty dressing could be another cause of wheel loading. Examine your diamond tool and replace it if it appears to be worn. A worn diamond will appear rounded.
BorgWarner Presents Trophy To Indianapolis 500 Winner Tony Kanaan
Following the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500, BorgWarner President and CEO James Verrier presented Tony Kanaan with the Borg-Warner Trophy in Victory Lane. Tony Kanaan’s sterling silver image will be the 100th added to the prestigious and historic trophy, joining every winner of the “Greatest Race in History.”
GMB Launches New Mobile Catalog App
GMB North America, Inc. has gone mobile, launching their mobile catalog application, GMB Catalog for Apple and Android in both English and Spanish. GMB Catalog offers all of GMB’s current product offerings, allowing you to search by make, model, year, as well as cross referenced part numbers.
Toyota Scion TC Brake Service Tips
The replacement of the pads and rotors is straightforward, but there are some things that you should know before you start. This car is designed for ceramic friction material formulations. If everything is operating correctly, it is not uncommon for a set of rotors to last three sets of ceramic pads. Toyota even recommends not machining the rotors if the rotors are within specifications for thickness, thickness variation and runout.
Sam Hornish, Jr. To Drive The No. 12 SKF Ford Fusion In The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series At Kansas Speedway
SKF’s primary colors will be showcased this Sunday, April 21st when Sam Hornish, Jr. gets behind the wheel of the No. 12 SKF Ford Fusion for the STP 400 Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway.
Phaser-Style Variable Valve Timing System Controls And Operation
Phasers commonly can be found on just the exhaust cam or on both the intake and exhaust cams.
Centric Parts Releases 2013 Brake Systems Catalog
Centric Parts has begun shipping its Centric Parts 2013 Brake Systems Catalog. The updated catalog (BC2013) details Centric’s complete range of brake components, which includes rotors, drums, pads, shoes, calipers, hydraulics, sensor wires, wheel cylinders, hubs, seals and bearings covering vehicles from model years 2000 through 2013.
Performing a Brake Job on a 2005-2010 Toyota Scion TC
The replacement of the pads and rotors on a Toyota Scion TC is straightforward, but there are some things that you should know before you start. This car is designed for ceramic friction material formulations. If everything is operating correctly, it is not uncommon for a set of rotors to last three sets of ceramic pads. Toyota even recommends not machining the rotors if the rotors are within specifications for thickness, thickness variation and runout.
2009-’10 Honda Pilot Clicking Noise Coming From the Front Suspension During Acceleration or Braking
If a 2009-’10 Honda Pilot owner complains that the vehicle is making one or more clicking noises from the front suspension while accelerating or braking, it could be due to a faulty front suspension rear lower arm bushing bracket. If this is the case, replace both front suspension rear lower arm bushing brackets, and check the wheel alignment.