How Regenerative Brakes Operate
Regenerative braking is a hybrid’s first choice for braking.
Hydraulic Control Units
The ABS module and HCU are the heart of any ABS or stability control system.
Replacing Master Cylinders
The most common problems that occur in the master cylinder are wear in the piston bore and piston seal failure.
Brake Fluid 101: What Does Brake Fluid Do? What is the Difference Between DOT 3 vs. DOT 4?
When you think about the braking system of a vehicle, you probably think about the major parts you see when removing the wheel: brake pads, rotors, calipers and maybe hydraulics. However, one of the most important parts of the system isn’t visible: brake fluid. Brake fluid comes in several formulations for different applications and plays
Undercar CAN Bus Diagnostics
A serial data bus uses voltage to communicate. Modules toggle the signal off and on.
Toyota Tundra Brake Job
This TSB covers an updated dust shield that is ventilated and is designed to dampen the vibration.
2004-2013 Mazda3 Brake Job
The 2004-2013 Mazda3 is based on the Ford global C1 platform, shared with the European Ford Focus and Volvo S40. Nothing is really groundbreaking about the mechanical brake system, but not paying attention to the details can end in a post-brake-job comeback.
Raybestos Unveils ‘Big Brake-Thru’
Raybestos says it had its customers in mind when the company decided to realign its product offerings into three distinct lines: Element3, Raybestos R-Line and Specialty, according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts Inc (BPI).
Fisher Auto Parts Announces New Promotion
Fisher says the “WOW! Earn & Win!” promotion is the biggest in the company’s history.
Centric Parts Releases New 2017 Brake Systems Catalog
Centric Parts has released the latest addition to its award-winning library of catalogs – the updated Centric Parts 2017 Brake Systems Catalog (2010-’17). With more than 5,100 newly applicated part listings, the 2017 Centric Parts Brake Systems Catalog is the company’s most comprehensive brake catalog available today for 2010-’17 model year vehicles. “The number of