You searched for Brake Calipers - Page 54 of 61 - Brake & Front End
Wheel Bearings: Measurement and Torque

Wheel bearings are either of the ball or tapered roller variety. Front wheel bearing applications are an angular-type ball bearing, which will accept greater thrust loads than a Conrad-type bearing, and will accept a 100 percent load in the radial or thrust position and any combination of a 100 percent load. A tapered roller bearing

Wheel bearing service tips
Centric Parts Opens Friction Lab To Enhance Research And Development Program

Centric Parts has opened a new state-of-the-art friction materials lab at the company’s Compton, Calif., facility. The new lab expands the company’s engineering department and features a LINK Chase dynamometer as well as equipment to measure, mix, mold and cure friction materials. The facility is being led by Centric’s Director of Friction Materials Sciences, noted

Domestic TPMS Guide

Chrysler TPMS Chrysler uses a Schrader Electronics or VDO TPMS system on just about every late-model vehicle. Chrysler has never used a band sensor in any of its platforms. On some 2004 and 2005 models, Chrysler had different TPMS options on one vehicle platform, depending on if the vehicle was equipped with AWD, or if

TPMS stems and sensors
Centric Parts Doubles Caliper Remanufacturing Operations

Centric Parts announced it has greatly expanded its brake caliper remanufacturing operations in response to heavy customer demand. Centric said extremely high demand prompted the expansion from 80,000 to 160,000 square feet of floor space at its Carson, Calif., facility. This move coincides with Centric pad assembly and kitting operations moving from Carson into a

‘Two Guys Garage’ To Feature Raybestos Brand Rotors

Kevin Byrd and Willie B, hosts of the popular MAVTV show “Two Guys Garage,” will feature Raybestos brand rotors in a new episode premiering at 2 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 19, with encore showings at 10:30 a.m. ET and 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 21. “’Two Guys Garage’ is

Avoid The ‘Warped Rotors’ Trap, Find True Pulsation Cause

The expression “warped rotors” still seems prevalent in the brake service community. According to common lore, a warped rotor is the usual cause for pedal pulsation or vibration in the car or steering wheel that motorists experience during braking. In cases relating to the brake system sometimes caused by worn suspension components, the cause for

Pulsation and Judder: Ask the right questions to improve your sales and diagnostics

Whenever a customer comes to your shop for any brake repair, you need to know why they are there in the first place. Just writing a ticket for a brake job because the customer requested it can lead to a comeback and an unsatisfied customer. There is one golden question every service writer must ask

correct rotor runout
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Unwanted Pedal Pulsation And Vibration

The expression “warped rotors” still seems prevalent in the brake service community.  According to common lore, a warped rotor is the usual cause for pedal pulsation or vibration in the car or steering wheel motorists experience during braking. In the cases that are related to the brake system sometimes caused by worn suspension components, the

GM TPMS: The Setup And Relearn Procedures

Each sensor has its own unique ID number. If a new sensor is fitted, the BCM must be reprogrammed with its unique ID and its position on the vehicle.

Beyond the Warranty Maintenance Checklist

What happens after the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties wear out? If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. What does it take to keep a vehicle going for 120,000, 180,000 or 250,000 miles? The key is maintenance and