VIDEO: Why Brakes Shouldn’t Be A Loss Leader
Andrew Markel discusses cheap brake jobs, and the solution for your shop to bring in more business despite nearby competitive pricing. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Managing Brake Wear On Fleet Applications
Andrew Markel’s fourth out of 4 brake tips involves fleet rotors and pads, and how choosing the right match can minimize downtime. Sponsored by NAPA.
VIDEO: 4 Signs That A Brake Caliper Needs Replaced
Andrew Markel talks brake calipers and four signs you need to recognize that they need replaced. Sponsored by NAPA.
VIDEO: Why Replace Both Calipers When Just One Goes Bad?
Andrew Markel stresses the importance of replacing both calipers generally when one unit goes bad. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Should You Clean A New Coated Rotor?
Andrew Markel discusses coated rotors and how cleaning them may not be necessary before installation. Sponsored by NAPA.
VIDEO: Why Do Rotors Corrode On The Inside First?
Andrew Markel talks about brake rotor corrosion, and why they seem to always corrode on the inside first. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Choosing The Right Brake Friction
Andrew Markel discusses the computations humans make to apply the brakes on a vehicle, and how they can change based on hard or soft pedal, pulsation and vibration, or other factors. Sponsored by NAPA.
Brake Job: 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline
You might assume that the Honda Ridgeline shares a lot of the same components as the Pilot. Aside from the general proportions, the Ridgeline is a different vehicle made in a different plant. The brakes on the Ridgeline are robust and have very few problems with noise or pulsation. Where the service issues can be found are with the parking brake and hydraulics.
Brake Job: Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler JK can be deceiving. If you look at the brake pads, rotors and calipers, it looks like just about every other truck. When you look at the front and rear suspension, it looks dated with a front live axle. But, don’t underestimate the JK because it has one of the most hydraulically sophisticated ABS and stability control systems on the market.
VIDEO: What Is A Squealer?
Andrew Markel discusses brake pads and the ubiquitous “squealer,” and how it helps customers with maintenance intervals. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Diagnosing A Brake Pull
Andrew Markel discusses the dreaded brake pull complaint, and focuses on three areas of the vehicle to check to diagnose this problem faster. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Brake Job (Fourth Gen)
The Pathfinder’s brake layout is relatively straightforward with ABS and Traction Control on all four wheels. The system switches fluid pressure of each brake caliper to increase, hold or decrease via signals from the control unit in the ABS actuator and electric control unit.
