Diagnostics Archives - Brake & Front End
For Better Customer Relations, Be A Better Listener

For a service advisor, asking questions and letting the customer explain can be a great diagnostic tool.

Locking Hubs and Axles

The leading cause of IWE failure is water finding its way into the vacuum lines under the hood and in the wheel well.

Chassis Diagnostic Procedures

The secret is to be quiet & listen, as the customer will tell you almost everything relevant to the repair you need to know.

Catalytic Converter Replacement

Converters must be certified and labeled with the correct codes that are stamped into the shell.

Air Ride Suspension Diagnostics

The key to understanding the embedded logic of air ride systems is using service information.

ADAS and Vehicle Alignment

New vehicle ADAS and autonomous features all rely on the alignment being exactly as it should be.

Transmissions – CVT

Knowing what the common issues are & understanding the options available to isolate & fix problems are the keys to success.

Axle Torque Procedures

Guessing the correct torque setting is a bad idea.

Power Steering Pull

Every driver has a different threshold for a pull.

Broken Springs

What is the cause for the failure? Why does it occur with specific vehicles? The answers might surprise you.

Manual Transmission Service

Parts that wear out must be replaced.

Hydraulic Control Units

The ABS module and HCU are the heart of any ABS or stability control system.