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Wheel Bearing Diagnostic Tips

Wheel Bearing Diagnostic Tips

Problem: Coming up with an accurate diagnosis for unitized style wheel bearing. Cause: The sealed design of the wheel bearing sometimes makes identifying which bearing is the source of the...

Wheel Bearing Diagnostic Tips

Problem: Coming up with an accurate diagnosis for unitized style wheel bearing. Cause: The sealed design of the wheel bearing sometimes makes identifying which bearing is the source of the...

Identifying When Self-Adjustment Takes Place on Drum Brake Vehicles

Identifying When Self-Adjustment Takes Place on...

The purpose of this article is to help mechanics like you avoid improper rear drum brake adjustments. As you read, take note of the different common mistakes and how to...

Identifying When Self-Adjustment Takes Place on...

The purpose of this article is to help mechanics like you avoid improper rear drum brake adjustments. As you read, take note of the different common mistakes and how to...

Brake Hose Tips

Brake Hose Tips

Brake Hose Problems Internal brake hose damage during inspection or service Brake Hose Problem 1: Use of non-approved hose clamping devices such as vise grips (See Figure 58.1) Vise grips...

Brake Hose Tips

Brake Hose Problems Internal brake hose damage during inspection or service Brake Hose Problem 1: Use of non-approved hose clamping devices such as vise grips (See Figure 58.1) Vise grips...

Brake Pull Diagnosis

Brake Pull Diagnosis

Problem Brake pull occurs when a vehicle pulls to one side or the other during braking. Cause Depending on several variables, there are a variety of potential causes for brake...

Brake Pull Diagnosis

Problem Brake pull occurs when a vehicle pulls to one side or the other during braking. Cause Depending on several variables, there are a variety of potential causes for brake...

Diagnosing Two Wheel Drag - Disc Brakes

Diagnosing Two Wheel Drag - Disc Brakes

Problem Both front wheels are experiencing wheel drag. Cause of Two Wheel Drag Residual pressure causing brakes to apply after brakes reach operating temperature. As a result, the most common...

Diagnosing Two Wheel Drag - Disc Brakes

Problem Both front wheels are experiencing wheel drag. Cause of Two Wheel Drag Residual pressure causing brakes to apply after brakes reach operating temperature. As a result, the most common...

One Wheel Drag Diagnosis - Disc Brake

One Wheel Drag Diagnosis - Disc Brake

Problem One wheel drag on disc brakes. Cause of One Wheel Drag There are several different possible causes for one wheel drag. The cause of a one-wheel drag on a...

One Wheel Drag Diagnosis - Disc Brake

Problem One wheel drag on disc brakes. Cause of One Wheel Drag There are several different possible causes for one wheel drag. The cause of a one-wheel drag on a...