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Wheel Bearing Hub Damage Repair

Noise is a classic sign of a bad wheel bearing or wheel hub bearing. Determining why the damage happened may take some time.

DIYer Brake Pads (VIDEO)

Here are five tips that will have you perform a brake job like a pro. This video is sponsored by TRW Aftermarket.

Lightweight Brake Components

Engineering teams have certain goals that they need to meet or exceed.

Decrypting Brake Pad Edge Codes

Learning the cryptic codes on the brake pad or shoe will tell you a lot of information.

How to Address Brake Noise Issues

As a tech, you’re familiar with one of the most common reasons customers bring their vehicles into the shop: unpleasant noise emitted when they press down on the brake pedal.  The key to managing brake noise is to first determine where it’s coming from and what could be causing it, which means checking several different

Brake Fluid 101: What Does Brake Fluid Do? What is the Difference Between DOT 3 vs. DOT 4?

When you think about the braking system of a vehicle, you probably think about the major parts you see when removing the wheel: brake pads, rotors, calipers and maybe hydraulics. However, one of the most important parts of the system isn’t visible: brake fluid. Brake fluid comes in several formulations for different applications and plays

Servicing Multi-Piston Brake Calipers

Caliper replacement may be necessary in high-mileage vehicles because of fluid leaks or because the calipers are sticking.

Brake Pad Diagnostics

Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and keep new components from suffering the same fate.

Brake Pad Confusion: What Is The Best Brake Pad?

What makes one friction material quieter or better than another? It’s a two-part answer.

Worn Suspensions Reduce Braking Efficiency, Safety (Video)

Worn shocks can result in a 15% to 20% increase in braking distances. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Watch Now: Drilled & Slotted Rotors Livestream

Take a look at this new livestream presented by Summit Racing, covering all things about drilled and slotted rotors!

European Brakes And The Advantages They Bring

Here are the advantages that follow with having ceramic-composite or carbon-ceramic brake rotors and pads.