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Tech Feature: Brake Job on 2004-2008 Toyota Corolla
The 2004-2008 Toyota Corolla was one of the best selling vehicles in North America. The front brakes for all models are, for the most part, the same. The only changes came in the configuration of the brake pad shims. The Corolla was not subject to the unintended acceleration recalls for floor mats or gas pedal. More
BRAKE LIGHTS:Wetmore's/Guess the Car
BRAKE & FRONT END, April 1961: Wetmore’s has been a fixture on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, MI, since 1928. Their landmark building is known for a car on the roof with wobbly wheels. The front wheels are powered by an electric motor. Can you name the cars? More
BRAKE JOB: Toyota Tundra Brake Caliper Upgrade
If a 2000-’05 Tundra or Sequoia comes into your shop with a complaint of brake pulsation, there are a few diagnostic steps that should first be taken before ­repairs are recommended. More
Tech Tip: Dealing with a Pattern of Brake Failures
In 1990, the Mighty Auto Parts technical hotline was inundated with rear brake grabbing complaints on Ford F150 trucks. On a cool, damp morning, the rear brakes would grab and chirp the tires. Without the anti-lock assist, the vehicle could skid out of control. The aggressive rear braking sensation occurred any time moisture was present, especially after the vehicle had been parked for a few hours... More
BMW Control Systems: DSCs, DTCs and DBCs Dial in ABS, Handling and Traction
Automotive technology continues to evolve in ­several directions. While many manufacturers are concentrating on electric and hybrid technology, higher mileage, and smaller and lighter vehicles, others are focused on performance, horsepower and ever-higher top speeds. All manufacturers, however, are concerned with safety and ease of control, mostly due to upcoming U.S. Federal safety mandates. By 2012... More
Tech Tip: Repairing Various Faults in MINI ABS, ASC and DSC Systems
When the Check Engine, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) or Flat Tire Monitor Lights on a 2002 Mini Cooper are turned on, various faults may be stored in the ABS/ASC/DSC fault memory. More
Tech Tip: Avoid Damaging VW/Audi Rear Calipers
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) technology ­allows the vehicle operator to engage or disengage the parking brake at the touch of a button. However, the previously simple job of changing the rear brake pads has become a more complex task, requiring a dealer-level scan tool to avoid damage to the rear calipers. More
The Profitable Brake Lathe: Can You Make Money by Machining Rotors?
If you think you can stop machining rotors by installing new rotors, you are dead wrong. Selling new rotors may seem like the right thing to do to avoid a comeback for your shop, but it can actually cause a comeback and it is not the right thing to do in the eyes of the customer and some courts. More
Can Blood and Guts Save Brake Repair? Changing Customer Fears of Losing Their Money to Losing a Limb
I was recently going through some 1950s issues of BRAKE & FRONT END and was amazed how "blood and guts" was leveraged to sell the motoring public and shops the virtues of brake system inspection and repair. Mangled cars, bicycles lodged in grills and flaming visuals of vehicles that could not stop in time were the norm. It was in stark contrast with the advertising of today pushing economy, durability... More
Honda Tech Feature: Eliminating Brake Comebacks
The advent of ABS, and its integration into traction control and vehicle stability assist, make good work habits when servicing the brake ­system more important than ever. What we'll look at in this article is not so much how to replace worn-out pads, but rather things to be on the lookout for that will ensure a quality job and eliminate comebacks. More
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