MINI Undercar Service Opportunities Are Only An Inspection Away
With more than a million MINIs on the roads, a lot of opportunity exists for shops to service brakes and chassis.
Eliminating Brake Noise: A Product Of The Entire Brake System
The process by which your ears work is amazing. Moving air hits a diaphragm in your ear and tiny bones activate nerves that transmit signals to the brain. How the air, diaphragm and nerves interact can mean the difference between conversation or annoying brake noise.
Race To The Bottom: 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 some independent shops are locked in a race to the bottom when it comes to brake service.
TRW Announces Its Latest Range Extension
ZF Aftermarket’s latest range extension for its TRW-branded ‘Corner Module’ offer of braking, steering and suspension components features SKUs for the newest models of some of the most popular vehicle manufacturers across North America, including Ford, Honda, GMC and Jeep.
VIDEO: Brake Bleeding And The ABS HCU
Andrew Markel offers a quick tip when replacing brake pads, involving bleeding the brake fluid and pushing the piston in order to avoid damage to the ABS HCU. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: When To Replace A Brake Caliper
Andrew Markel discusses the signs that a brake caliper may need to be replaced by looking at the dust boot and the caliper guide pins. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Brake Lubricants: Reduce Noise And Optimize Performance
Under extreme braking conditions, some lubricants can’t take the heat and melt off, evaporate, oxidize or burn. That’s why ordinary, general-purpose chassis grease should never be used for lubricating brake components. It simply won’t hold up.
Toyota Scion TC Brake Job (2005-2010)
The Toyota Scion TC is a bit of an anomaly in the Toyota fleet. The TC shares its platform with the Avensis, which was not sold in the U.S., and some brake components with the Corolla and the Camry.
Raybestos Introduces RPT Plated Brake Calipers
Raybestos says its new Rust Prevention Technology provides the best defense against the elements.
Kia Tech Tip: Grinding Noise When Applying Brakes
Some vehicles may experience a squeaking or grinding noise originating from the front or rear disc brakes when the brake is applied. The concern may be related to the brake pads sticking and not moving freely in the slides due to lack of lubrication and/or corrosion.
Volkswagen Tiguan Brake Job
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV built on the A5 platform that is shared with the Golf and Jetta. The brake system is straightforward, but it has two quirks that can make a brake job difficult: a vacuum pump and electric parking brakes.
Mini Cooper: False ‘Brake Service’ Due Message
The yellow “Service Due” warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2 mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor intervenes). The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness.