Brakes Archives - Page 6 of 101 - Brake & Front End
2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Brake Job

The main problems technicians will encounter are pulsation and judder from the front brakes.

A Brake Pad Is Born

From the initial design to the final packaging, here’s a look at what it takes to make a brake pad.

Carlson Releases New ABS Wheel Speed Sensors

The company says the new wheel speed sensors undergo thermal, shock, vibration, durability and extreme temperature testing.

VIDEO: How To Tell If A Brake Pad Is Ceramic Or Semi-Metallic

Color is no longer an indicator of the friction material. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.

Brake Job: 2005-2011 Volkswagen Jetta And Golf

The brake system does not differ greatly from the previous platform, but it does have a few quirks.

Vacuum Pumps For Brakes

It’s the most efficient way to amplify the force exerted by the driver. But where the booster gets its vacuum is changing.

Brake Job: 2008-Current Dodge Caravan

If you ignore issues like runout and the caliper brackets when replacing the brake pads, it will result in a comeback.

Traction And Stability Lights On With Code C0131 Set

If the material is not removed, this will cause code C0131 to set, and possibly cause damage to both the EBCM and the BPMV.

Are You Trying To Be ‘Competitive’ Or Responsible?

With brakes, quality should always win out over price.

Toyota Tundra Brake Job

This TSB covers an updated dust shield that is ventilated and is designed to dampen the vibration.

Exposure To Asbestos

The complete phasing out of asbestos was to take place by 1989 because time was needed to find alternatives.

No Pedal Condition With New Master Cylinder Installation

This tech tip will help determine if a master cylinder is defective.