torque Archives - Brake & Front End
Top 10 Wheel Bearing Torque Tips

A torque wrench is an essential tool when it comes to installing wheel bearings.

VIDEO: Torque Wrenches and Wheel Bearings

Are you using the correct torque wrench for the job? This video is sponsored by BCA Bearings by NTN.

Top Ten Wheel Bearing Torque Tips

A torque wrench is an essential tool when it comes to installing wheel bearings. Here are the top 10 tips to remember about these tools and procedures.

VIDEO: The Right Amount Of Torque For An Oil Change

When tightening the oil filter or drain plug, more torque does not mean a tighter seal. This video is sponsored by FRAM.

Bondhus Releases Torque Limiting Screwdrivers

Features include an audible “click” when the pre-set torque level is reached.

VIDEO: Can A Gasket Change Torque Specifications?

Learn how to find info on gasket torque specifications from OE and aftermarket manufacturer sources. Sponsored by MAHLE.

TPMS Sensor Service And Installation

Most TPMS sensors are held in using just a screw or a nut, but if not assembled or torqued properly, the results can be catastrophic. Carelessness can result in a broken sensor or even a customer being stranded with a flat tire.

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Torque And Runout: Measure Twice, Install Once

There are two critical measurements when installing a modern hub unit or cartridge bearing: torque and runout in the flange. Ignoring these critical numbers to save time will only lead to more comebacks and angry customers.

Brake Job: 2009-2015 Honda Pilot

The second-generation Honda Pilot shares the same platform as the Odyssey minivan and Accord. It also shares a lot of the same complaints concerning “warped” rotors. It is not excess heat that causes brake judder and pulsation, it is lateral runout and disc thickness variation (DTV). The Pilot is sensitive to disc thickness variation. This