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Opening Seized Bleeder Screws

Opening Seized Bleeder Screws

Every now and then, you might run into a stuck bleeder screw. This can be frustrating, especially because bleeder screws are supposed to be a simple step in the process.This...

Opening Seized Bleeder Screws

Every now and then, you might run into a stuck bleeder screw. This can be frustrating, especially because bleeder screws are supposed to be a simple step in the process.This...

GM W Body Rear Caliper Inspection Tips

GM W Body Rear Caliper Inspection Tips

Irregular pad wear, low brake pedals, and brake fluid leaks are all potential problems when it comes to front brake pad wear. This article will go over the causes and...

GM W Body Rear Caliper Inspection Tips

Irregular pad wear, low brake pedals, and brake fluid leaks are all potential problems when it comes to front brake pad wear. This article will go over the causes and...

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...

Hub Removal on Late Model Honda Trapped Rotors

Hub Removal on Late Model Honda Trapped Rotors

Working on hub removal for late model Honda's can become slightly more difficult than other hub removals. This is because it is not uncommon for this particular hub to become...

Hub Removal on Late Model Honda Trapped Rotors

Working on hub removal for late model Honda's can become slightly more difficult than other hub removals. This is because it is not uncommon for this particular hub to become...