Correcting Steering Pulls
An off-center steering wheel may or may not accompany a pull (which we'll cover shortly). Other times the pull may be more of a "drift" or steering wander to one side or the other. So let's look at some of the common pull-related conditions along with the
Doing A Complete Brake Repair Job
An incomplete brake job is one that leaves things undone. Important things that may be overlooked, or not included, in the basic package to save time and/or money. We are talking about things like rebuilding or replacing calipers and wheel cylinders, repl
Silencing Disc Brake Squeal
Brake squealing is produced by high-frequency vibration in the brakes. With disc brakes, vibrations can occur between the pads and rotors; the pads and calipers; the calipers and mounts; and/or within the rotors themselves. With drum brakes, the vibration
Application Specific Brake Linings
Application specific is the opposite of tying to use only a few basic friction formulas to cover a broad range of vehicle applications—which historically was the norm for aftermarket friction lines, but no more. Today, most quality aftermarket suppliers o
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."
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