Torque Troubles Skipping The Torque Wrench Or Sticks Creates Comebacks
It’s not difficult to torque wheel fasteners properly, but it’s not difficult to foul up the job, either. We’re not using double talk here; we’re shootin’ straight from the hip. The easy part of proper wheel fastener torquing is knowing the vehicle manufacturer torque specifications for a particular passenger car, light truck or medium truck,
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.
Top 5 Tools: Doug Carter, Goodyear Auto Service
Doug Carter, Store Manager Goodyear Auto Service #2639 Union City, TN OTC’s TPMS Scan Tool (model 3833) — Because we do so many TPMS cars. Snap-on SOLUS Pro Engine Code Scanner — It is very easy to use. Myers Tools’ Torque Wrench — It makes our job secure. Ingersoll Rand 1/2” Impact Wrench — We
Diagnostic Solutions: Lube Bay Strategies
Because import auto manufacturers have been steadily reducing scheduled maintenance requirements, many import shops have experienced a
Symptoms of a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing – Timken Offers Warning Signs
Signs of a worn wheel hub bearing vary in severity. Some may be difficult to detect, leading to damage before corrective action can be taken. The timeframe in which damage occurs is linked to driving conditions and/or the mechanical practices that were followed at installation. Noise is a classic sign of a bad wheel bearing
Nancy Kerrigan Involved in Wheel-Off Accident
Former Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was involved in a two-car accident Friday in Wakefield, MA, when the left front wheel came off her Chevy Tahoe and hit a passing minivan.
Tech Feature: Solving Brake Pedal Pulsation Complaints
Reoccurring pulsation complaints are perhaps the second most common reason a customer returns after having brake service. The brakes operate normally for the first 3,000 to 6,000 miles, but then the customer notices a high-speed pulsation when getting off the exit ramp on his way to work one morning. The customer returns to the shop with the pulsation complaint and leaves with usually one of two “fixes” – the rotors being machined or replaced. The usual explanation given the customer is that the rotors “warped.”
Tech Feature: Nissan Undercar Noise and Vibration Repairs
When it comes to Nissan undercar work, Import Specialist Bob Dowie discusses the first challenge you face and that is selling the work. While he uses the word “selling,” what you are actually doing is making the customer aware of issues that need to be addressed to maintain the reliability and, more importantly, the safety of their vehicle.
Tech Tip: Proper Hub Unit Removal and Installation Keeps Wheels, Brakes and Other Parts Working Longer
Properly removing and installing hub unit bearings can not only enhance the performance and longevity of hubs, but will also benefit the axles and wheels. The Timken Company offers technicians the following Tech Tip on removing and installing hub unit bearings.
Tech Feature: Mazda Brake and Chassis Repair Essentials
Every job should start with the customer interview. When the appointment is made, it’s important that some questions that will help ensure a successful job get answered. The first question to ask is why the customer thinks the brakes need service. What is obvious to us is a mystery to the customer so it’s important that we establish what it is that has the customer concerned. There is nothing more disappointing to a customer than to spend money on a repair and not have their concerns addressed.