Suspension Archives - Brake & Front End
Pricing Alignments

Why ordering off the menu can hurt your shop and customers.

Toe Angles and Ride Height 

Zero toe angle is present when both tires are parallel to the center thrustline.

High-End Ride Control Rehab

Electronically adjustable shocks and struts use conventional mono-tube and twin-tube oil-filled dampeners.

Toe Angles and Tie Rods

It is critical to remember that toe is not always zero or straight ahead.

Ride Height Sensors

If one of these sensors is replaced, it must be calibrated after it is installed.

Suspension Upgrades – Selling Shocks and Struts

The question customers fail to ask is, what is “best” for their vehicle?

Broken Springs

What is the cause for the failure? Why does it occur with specific vehicles?

Diagnosing Active Roll Bars

Roll bars on modern vehicles are often a compromise between stability and comfort.

Mercedes Airmatic Suspensions

Diagnostic tips to aid your repair efforts.

Active Ride Control Diagnostics

The key to servicing these systems is having proper information.

Tesla Alignments

Alignment not only protects the tires, it helps to increase the range. 

Multi-Link Front Suspensions

Why do some suspensions have so many ball joints?