Check Out The December Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the December issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on TPMS Service Kits, Driveshaft Service, Jeep Cherokee Brake Job, Toyota Brake Tips, GM W-Platform Alignment, Pulsation and Judder, Future of Air Ride, Brinelling Damage and Bearings, a host of tech tips, and more!
Wheel Bearings And Locking Hubs
Automatic hubs are used on many 4×4 trucks to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. Disconnecting the front wheels reduces friction and may improve fuel economy as much as one mile per gallon depending on the vehicle. A one mpg difference may not sound like much, but every little bit helps.
American Powertrain Announces New Pro-Fit 6-Speed System For 1968-’82 C3 Corvettes
The system looks like the original 4-speed transmission with the correct shifter position in the factory console, according to the company.
AAM’s Next Generation EcoTrac Increases Fuel Economy, Decreases Packaging Size
Originally launched on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, AAM’s EcoTrac Disconnecting AWD gives drivers the performance of an AWD vehicle with the fuel economy of a front-wheel-drive vehicle by automatically and seamlessly using only the front wheels when AWD is not required.
Check Out The March Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the March issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Mazda3 Brake Job, Upper Strut Mounts, Dodge Charger Alignment Specs, Controlling Brake Noise, Driveshaft Vibration, Understanding TPMS Signals, Transmission Electronic Control Problems, Brake Hoses, a host of tech tips, and more!
Drive Shaft And Drivetrain Vibrations: Understanding The Order And Math
To determine if a vibration is vehicle- or engine-speed related, the easiest thing to do is slip the transmission into neutral and let the vehicle coast when the vibration is most noticeable. If the vibration continues, then the vibration is vehicle-speed related. Likewise, if the vibration subsides, the vibration is engine-speed related.
How Noise, Vibration And Harshness Driveline Diagnostics Is Changing
This article will introduce you to some of the basic terminology and testing techniques used in modern NVH diagnostics.
Active Drivetrains And Differentials
Vehicles equipped with 4×4 or all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems are designed to provide advantages throughout the year, but winter tends to bring these vehicles into focus.
Proper Pinion Seal Installation
Pinion seal maintenance recommendations vary by manufacturer. Generally these seals must be replaced when leaks develop. Pinion seals should be checked and replaced whenever servicing a universal joint.
Check Out The October Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the October issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Alignment Specs: Scion FR-S & Subaru BR-Z, Electronically Adjustable Dampeners, The Driverless Future, Conquering Cold and Flu Season, Brake Pad Copper Update, Nissan Maxima Brake Job, TTY Fastener Warning, TPMS & Custom Rims, Oil & Lube Advocate, Transmission Line Replacement, Driveshaft Service, Proper Rotor Service, a host of tech tips, and more!
