2004-2015 Nissan Titan Brake Pad And Rotor Service
The front brakes on the Titan use dual-piston floating calipers. Most noise and wear issues can be attributed to the guide pins not being serviced during a previous brake job. The abutment clips and slides can also cause noise and should be replaced during every brake job.
Harder Rotor Surfaces Increase Customer Satisfaction With Brake Jobs
On most vehicles, the primary component of brake dust is material from the rotor – not the pads. When rotors become worn, drivers may experience pedal pulsation. What is the solution? Make harder rotor surfaces. That is what GM, and now Porsche, have done on some of their vehicles.
Curing Brake Pulsation And Judder Complaints Starts With The Customer
There is one golden question every service writer must ask the customer before recommending any brake service: “What difference have you noticed in your brakes recently?” This question does not lead the customer down any path, but forces them to explain how their brakes feel, sound and perform.
Corrosion Science: Bang, Burn Or Spray
Corrosion and rust are nasty problems that make repairing a vehicle difficult. Corrosion is the product of an electrochemical reaction. In a vehicle’s case, between two dissimilar metals and an electrolyte – so, an alloy wheel, a steel bearing hub and saltwater, for example.
Why Charging More For Brake Jobs Keeps Customers Coming Back
Why is everyone chasing the cheapest brake service? It often seems that new-car dealers, chains and independent shops are locked in a race to the bottom when it comes to brake service.
2009-2015 Toyota Venza Brake Job
The key to servicing the brakes on the Venza is to pay attention to the details like the lubricants and rotor dimensions. Also, you must realize that parts like the brake hardware and soft components like the guide pin boots have a limited lifespan.
Preparing New Brake Rotors For Installation
New rotors, either OE or aftermarket, are supposed to be finished to specifications and ready to install out of the box. There should be no reason to give them a “clean up” cut. If there is one, you need to find a different rotor supplier.
VIDEO: Measuring Flange Runout: Two Lug Nuts, Or Five?
Andrew Markel explains best practices for new brake rotor installation by checking flange runout with a certain amount of lug nuts attached and torqued. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
Composite And Floating Rotors: Going Big And Going Light
When you hear the words “floating rotor,” you might think of a racecar brake rotor with Allen head bolts holding the hat to the outer ring. But, more economical and robust “semi-floating” rotors have made it onto Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz daily drivers.
Ford Mustang 2005-2014 Brake Job
The brakes on 2005-2014 Mustangs are fairly standard, with discs both in the front and rear. The front calipers are of the dual piston variety, while the rear calipers have single pistons. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes are standard on all models. The only major difference in the brake systems between the base V6 models and the V8-powered GT models is the size of the rotors.
Brake Rotors And Pads: 12 Myths Debunked
There are some myths about brake pads, rotors and hydraulics that need to be busted. On the surface, some of these myths make sense. The logic might even seem profound, but, ultimately, they do not help resolve real brake system issues. These myths can hurt a technician’s ability to effectively diagnose and solve common brake problems as well as customer concerns.
Raybestos Adds 428 New Part Numbers To Line Of Brake Components
The addition includes brake hoses, brake rotors, brake calipers and accessories, brake cables, clutch hoses and brake pad sets.
