Stopping Brake Noise
Squeals, groans, creaks and chatters are all noises nobody wants to hear when they apply their brakes. Whether a vehicle is brand new or one that is 10 years old with 120,000 miles on the odometer, most people today expect their brakes to be quiet and not squeal, groan or howl in protest every time the vehicle comes to a halt.
VIDEO: What Brake Pad Wear Can Tell You About The Hardware
Andrew Markel discusses how you can tell the condition of the brake system and hardware by looking at the wear patterns on the pads. Sponsored by Carlson.
‘How Brake Pads Are Made’ Video Reaches 1 Million Views
YouTube celebrity Chris Fix uploaded a video to YouTube showing how a brake pad is manufactured from the stamping of the backing plate to installation on his vehicle. NRS Brakes allowed Fix to document the complete process at its facilities in Toronto.
Brake Pad Wear Patterns: Reading The Brake Pads For Safety And Profit
Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them. Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and prevent the new pads from suffering the same fate. It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the vehicle to like-new condition.
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: 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.
Measuring Brake Pedals And Pads
On a mechanical level, it is easy to understand how brakes work. We all understand that brake fluid transfers force from one hydraulic component to another. But, how does this apply to how a brake pedal feels? This is where math is required.
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: Reading Edge Codes On Brake Pads
Andrew Markel discusses edge codes on brake pads, and how to read them to determine which pads are correct for your customer’s vehicle. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Brake Pad & Rotor Matching
Many techs believe that installing new pads and rotors is the solution to brake noise and vibration, and that installing new parts makes everything perfectly aligned so that no other steps are needed to bring the system back to service. Well, this is true and false.
VIDEO: How Brake Calipers Equalize Brake Pressure
Andrew Markel discusses brake calipers and how the guides and slides equalize pressure during brake operation. Sponsored by MEYLE.
Updated Global Brake Safety Council Field Study Finds Corrosion Is The Leading Cause Of Premature Brake Pad Failure
In a second engineering field study of more than 6,800 discarded brake pads, the Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC) analyzed why the brake pads were replaced. The significance of this field study for parts manufacturers is that it provides a window into how brake pads perform in the field under real-world conditions.
