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: 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.
Tech Tip: Removing A Rear Rotor Stuck On The Parking Brake
If you are having trouble removing a drum-in-hat rotor, don’t just take a hammer to it. You may have to adjust the parking brake and back it off the rotor in order to remove the rear rotor.
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 Rotor Metallurgy Affects Braking Performance
Andrew Markel discusses how the physical makeup of brake rotors can be different between products, and how braking performance can be affected by the quality of materials. Sponsored by MEYLE.
Rotor Q&A: Five Questions You Might Be Afraid To Ask
High-quality replacement rotors typically are made to very tight tolerances for lateral runout. But, the tolerance during manufacturing are measured on precision equipment that lives on the manufacturing floor. Rotors live their lives between the wheel bearing flanges and wheels where tolerances can stack up.
VIDEO: Brake Rotor Balancing And Vibration
Andrew Markel discusses brake rotor manufacturing, and how the process of balancing a rotor helps prevent vibration during vehicle operation. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Releasing The Rotor From The Electric Parking Brake
Andrew Markel reviews methods to reset the parking brake in order to release a rotor, and how best to obtain service information for this procedure. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Brake Service: 2008-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia And Buick Enclave
The 2008-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave represent a large portion of GM. These vehicles can be front- or all-wheel drive. All models have the same rear disc brake setup with the parking brake in the hat of the rotor. All Lambda platform vehicles incorporate Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) ABS and Stabilitrak electronic stability control.
Ford Transit Brake Job
The secret of Transit brake jobs is to match the friction material to the customer. Some pad manufacturers offer three options for the front and rear pads. The different formulations can suit fleets that use the Transit for city deliveries and others that carry heavy loads. Talk to your customer about how they use their vehicles.
Brake Rotor Wear And Measurement
Measuring brake rotors is critical to performing a pulsation-free brake job. It does not matter if the rotors are new or old, you always need to verify if they are within specification.
