Drum Brake Service: Single-Anchor, Floating Shoe Designs
Although four-wheel disc brakes currently dominate the import brake service market, millions of drum brakes are serviced each day in independent import shops. Thanks to their age, many drum brakes present problems related not only to normal wear, but also to extended age and mileage.
Toyota Scion TC Brake Service Tips
The replacement of the pads and rotors is straightforward, but there are some things that you should know before you start. This car is designed for ceramic friction material formulations. If everything is operating correctly, it is not uncommon for a set of rotors to last three sets of ceramic pads. Toyota even recommends not machining the rotors if the rotors are within specifications for thickness, thickness variation and runout.
Toyota Brake Service Tips
Here are the top Toyota brake tips that can save you from a comeback or lost productivity.
Staying Ahead of the Curve with New Brake Service Equipment & Tools
There’s an old joke that goes something like this: The beautiful young girl asks the daring race car driver, “Isn’t it terribly dangerous racing around the track at such high speeds?” The race car driver doesn’t hesitate when he responds: “It’s not going fast that you have to worry about; it’s the sudden stop that will kill you!”
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Acquires All Assets and Product Lines of Goodtool Brake Service Tools & Supplies
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders announces the acquisition of the assets and product lines of Goodtool Brake Service Tools & Supplies. Goodtool Brake Service Tools & Supplies will begin operating under the Goodson name on January 1, 2012.
The Bendix Brand Leads the Way with Aftermarket’s First Hybrid Brake Service Class
To address the growing number of hybrid vehicles making their way into the aftermarket’s independent repair shops, the Bendix Training Team has developed a comprehensive program called the Hybrid Brake Service Class.
Brake Service Tools & Equipment
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Tech Feature: 2010 Buick LaCrosse Brake Service
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is built on the Epsilon II platform that is shared with the Saab 9-5 and other soon-to-be-named vehicles. While you may not see this vehicle in your bays for a while, it is a great example of how the common brake job will stay the same and how it will change in the future.
MarketVision Spotlight: Car Dealers Have Less Than Half of the Brake Service Segment
Car dealer share of the brake service market varies considerably by market.
Tech Feature: Brake Service on the Cadillac DTS
The 2006-current Cadillac DTS is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. The brake system of the DTS is simple to work on and has a lot in common with other GM vehicles. When one comes into your shop, remember every DTS is equipped with stability control and TPMS, so have a scan tool and TPMS tool on hand.