Eliminating Disc Brake Noise
Brake squeal is really a high frequency vibration. In disc brakes, it can be caused by vibrations between the pads and rotors, the pads and calipers, or the calipers and their mounts. In drum brakes, the vibrations can originate between the shoes and drum
Say No to Brake Noise
Europeans are said to be more tolerant of brake noise. Europeans are more tolerant of a lot of things. But hey, this is America and we have to cater to the needs and wants of American drivers. What our customers want is safe brakes, affordable prices for
Preventing Disc Brake Dust
Europeans use different friction materials than their domestic counterparts because they want their brakes to be quiet, as well as hard working. The trade-off is often increased dusting because of the black ingredients that are in the pads.
Parking Brake Service
The main function of the parking brake is to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked. But PARK serves the same purpose in vehicles with automatic transmissions, as does leaving a manual transmission in gear. So to many people, the parking brake
Engine Overheating: Causes & Cures
Ironically, the hotter an engine runs the more efficient it becomes. But there's a limit because aluminum pistons and heads can only get so hot before they start to soften and melt. The same goes for cast iron. Engineers have been tinkering with exotic ce
Automotive Belts & Hose
Everybody wants a reliable vehicle to drive, but not many people are forward-thinking enough to practice preventive maintenance beyond the barest of basics. After all, preventive maintenance costs money and nobody likes to spend money "unnecessarily."
Heater Service
When hot coolant from the engine flows through the heater core, the core gets hot and heats the air that's forced through it by the blower motor. Generally speaking, a heater should put out air that's at least 70 degrees hotter than the outside temperatur
Check Engine Light
The Check Engine Light has proven to be a great annoyance to many motorists (as well as professional technicians) because it seems to have a mind of its own. For one thing, the Check Engine Light does not tell you anything about the nature of the problem.
Carburetor Tuning
Carburetor servicing or tuning makes sure that all the parts are in working condition. There are several reasons why a carburetor may stop functioning or may not function to its full capacity, including gasoline resins or dust particles clogging the carbu
Kenmore Dryer Repair Tips
Here are a 6 of the more common parts you might need to invest in over time.
1. Tune Up Kit
2. Element Kit
3. Thermal Fuse
4. Gas Dryer Igniter
5. Gas Valve Coil Kit
6. Thermal Cuttoff Kit
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