Electric Brake Pad Wear Sensors
Never forget to reset the brake life service indicator. Read this technical article before your next brake job.
Brake Job: 2009-2015 Toyota Venza
The Venza uses a drum-in-hat parking brake. The parking brake is applied using a foot pedal.
Brake Job: 2011-2015 Chevy Volt
Everything you need to know to complete your next Chevy Volt brake job is right here.
5 Brake Add-Ons To Boost Profitability, Customer Satisfaction
Even if guide pins are not damaged, swollen or hardened guide seals or lack of lubrication may cause the caliper to bind.
Akebono Releases 4 ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad Kits
The new kits increase coverage by more than 2.5 million vehicles.
Tesla Model S Brake Job
If you’re servicing the brakes or suspension system, you do not need fancy orange gloves or insulated tools.
VIDEO: Understanding The Relationship Between Brake Pads, Pulsation
Brake pads and rotors turn forward motion into heat using friction. Different friction formulations create stopping power using either adhesive or abrasive friction. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Akebono Tech Tip: Brake Pad Efficiency
This stop-and-go process, sometimes called “burnishing,” alters and usually increases the coefficient of friction between the rotor and pad to ensure stable braking power.
VIDEO: Rear Rotor Parking Brake Service
Would you replace a drum without changing the shoes? Andrew Markel discusses what must be performed when servicing rear rotors that use a drum in the hat of the rotor. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Brake Line Replacement: To Bend, Or Not To Bend
No one can predict exactly when a brake line or hose will fail.
Brake Job: 2014-Current GM Full-Sized Trucks
There are three brake packages for the GMTK2.
Brembo Introduces Performance Brake Upgrade For General Motors’ SUVs And Trucks
Brembo, together with General Motors Performance Engineering, designed, tested and engineered a performance brake upgrade system for the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban; the GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade for on- and off-road performance.
