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Actron Introduces Brake Bleed Kit

Actron offers its CP7840 Brake Bleed Kit for North America. The tool is designed to assist in completing various brake jobs that require a full system bleed, such as replacing a brake caliper, wheel cylinder, brake hose or line, or master cylinder.

Phoenix Systems Presents European Reverse Brake Bleeder Kit

The provided master cylinder bleeder cap fits most European vehicles, including BMW, SAAB, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Fiat, Renault, Volvo, Volkswagen, Peugeot and any other vehicle with a 45mm threaded fluid reservoir cap.

Vacuum Power Assist Service

Most late-model vehicles use a vacuum booster to help apply the brakes. The booster is usually located behind the master cylinder on the firewall. A leak in the vent valve can cause a reduction in the performance of the booster and increase pedal travel. A manifold vacuum of 20 inHg or greater can be achieved during deceleration. The booster chambers can be evacuated and retained at this pressure by a properly operating check valve.

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Link New Tech’s Qwik Draw Proves That Time is Money

Link New Tech has developed its line of Qwik Draw and Power Xtreme fluid exchange equipment to help shops improve their business model. The QD8 can flush and bleed an entire brake system, including the master cylinders and ABS components, in less than 10 minutes.

Take Time To Evaluate The Condition Of Brake Hydraulics

Mileage is an essential criterion for evaluating the condition of brake hydraulics. Keep in mind that, each time the brakes are applied, the master and wheel cylinder piston seals wear. Given time, the rubber cups in master cylinders wear to the point that they will not consistently seal hydraulic pressure. The result will often be a low brake pedal, poor stopping power or an intermittently sinking brake pedal.

Honda Tech Tip: Brake Pedal Feels Hard In The Mornings Or In Cold Weather

The brake pedal can feel hard during the first couple of brake applications, usually in the morning when the ambient temperature is cold. To correct, replace the brake booster and the master cylinder rod seal, and update the PGM-FI software using the reflash capable scan tool.

Tech Tip: Low Or Spongy Pedal After Routine Brake Service

Some vehicles may exhibit a low or spongy pedal after wheel end brake service that cannot be remedied by bleeding the brakes. This may be due to a prematurely deteriorated seal in the master cylinder. Remove snap ring and rearmost piston from master cylinder to inspect seals. If any deformation or deterioration of seals is present, replace the master cylinder.

ABS/ESC Brake Solenoid Diagnostics

The ABS computer or HCU is a node on a high-speed vehicle bus. This means that the information can be typically accessed through the OBDII DLC. The ABS controller/modulator is the heart of any ABS or ESC system. The modulator gets the brake pressure from the master cylinder. Inside are the valves and solenoids that control the pressures to the wheel. During normal operation, the pressure from the master cylinder goes through the HCU unaltered.

Tech Tip: Nissan Quest is Experiencing Brake Lock-Up

Contaminated brake fluid may have blocked the ABS modulator valves or the “dampener valve.” The dampener valve is a component that is screwed into one of the outlet ports of the master cylinder. The brake line for the left-front and right-rear brakes come out of this part. Another possibility is that the ABS system component failure is causing brake pressure not to be released.

New Raybestos Brand Brake and Chassis Parts Released for 2013 Foreign and Domestic Nameplates

Affinia Group has announced that brake pads, brake rotors, brake calipers, hoses, master cylinders and electronic wear sensors have been added to the Raybestos brakes catalog for 2013 Audi, Ford, Lexus and VW models.