New Wave Of Motorcraft Hubs Offer Competitive Pricing For More Vehicles
Newly released hubs target high-mileage older model cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks.
Wheel Speed Sensor: Understanding ABS Brake Passive Sensors
The passive wheel speed sensor has been around a long time. It works quite differently than the active speed sensors that are found on most cars today. The passive speed sensor creates its own AC signal that changes frequency with wheel speed. This signal is only present while the wheel is turning at a rate fast enough to create the AC signal.
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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.
Live Axle Bearing Replacement
Replacing wheel bearings on a vehicle with a live rear axle may not be one of the most frequent jobs you do, but it can be one of the most profitable. While the basics have not changed in more than 60 years, new seal materials and differential designs have added new wrinkles.
VIDEO: Clicking Noise After Wheel Hub Replacement
If a customer complains of a clicking noise after a hub unit has been replaced, two OEMs have each prepared their own solution to the problem, and they happen to be nearly identical. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Diagnosing Undercar Noises During A Test Drive
Andrew Markel shows three tips to use during a test drive to diagnose noises relating to the wheel bearings, drivetrain and other components. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
VIDEO: Live Axle Bearing Replacement
Andrew Markel describes how the breather is an often-forgotten but very important part to forget replacing on a live axle bearing job. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
Common Reasons For Wheel Bearing Failure
When a bearing wears out, it is usually a case of inadequate lubrication, faulty installation or improper adjustment. For the repair to be successful, you must first determine why the previous bearing failed. For sealed hub units, examining the internal bearings and races is impossible.
Wheel Bearing Hubs: Q&A For Customers
Though you may never even see it, a wheel hub bearing unit is an important part of a car’s wheel assembly, enabling wheels to turn freely and playing a crucial role in the safety and handling characteristics of a vehicle.
BCA Bearings Launches Medium-Duty Wheel End Offering
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, announces the launch of the BCA’s medium-duty product line as an extension to its current wheel-end offering.
Impact Damage On Wheel Hubs
When a driver hits a pothole or curb hard enough, extreme forces are put onto the balls or rollers and races of the bearing. This can result in the formation of a very small mark on the surfaces. The driver might go 1,000 miles or more before these components start making noise.
