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Measuring Wheel Drag

Measuring Wheel Drag

Wheel Drag: The Problem Accurately determining wheel drag during diagnosis The Cause of Misdiagnosed Wheel Drag: Many mechanics judge the amount of drag by rotating the tire/wheel assembly by hand,...

Measuring Wheel Drag

Wheel Drag: The Problem Accurately determining wheel drag during diagnosis The Cause of Misdiagnosed Wheel Drag: Many mechanics judge the amount of drag by rotating the tire/wheel assembly by hand,...

Red Brake Warning Light On

Red Brake Warning Light On

Problem: This article will go over what to do when the red brake warning light comes on after service on vehicles equipped with pressure differential switch. Red Brake Warning Light...

Red Brake Warning Light On

Problem: This article will go over what to do when the red brake warning light comes on after service on vehicles equipped with pressure differential switch. Red Brake Warning Light...

Proportioning Valve Diagnosis

Proportioning Valve Diagnosis

Problem Determining when and why to add the proportioning valves to the possible causes of the problem being diagnosed. Cause Not understanding the proportioning valve can result in the valve...

Proportioning Valve Diagnosis

Problem Determining when and why to add the proportioning valves to the possible causes of the problem being diagnosed. Cause Not understanding the proportioning valve can result in the valve...

Effective Slider Service - Fighting the Elements

Effective Slider Service - Fighting the Elements

When moisture finds its way into a caliper housing, corrosion begins to cause premature pad wear. This article goes over the process of performing an effective slider service in order...

Effective Slider Service - Fighting the Elements

When moisture finds its way into a caliper housing, corrosion begins to cause premature pad wear. This article goes over the process of performing an effective slider service in order...

Caliper Replacement Guidelines

Caliper Replacement Guidelines

There are so many variables that effect the operation of a caliper, it is impossible to place a generic lifespan on them. Because of this, a good mechanic will develop...

Caliper Replacement Guidelines

There are so many variables that effect the operation of a caliper, it is impossible to place a generic lifespan on them. Because of this, a good mechanic will develop...

Wheel Tightening Procedures

Wheel Tightening Procedures

When a wheel is installed incorrectly it can cause disc thickness variation in the rotors. As a result, the vehicle starts to experience pulses when braking. In contrast, when wheels...

Wheel Tightening Procedures

When a wheel is installed incorrectly it can cause disc thickness variation in the rotors. As a result, the vehicle starts to experience pulses when braking. In contrast, when wheels...