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Brake Safety Technology: Mercedes-Benz Brake Assist & Sensotronic Systems
One of the new safety technologies you’ll find in a growing number of European and Asian vehicles is Brake Assist (or BAS for Brake Assist System). The technology actually was invented more than a decade ago, and was first used back in 1996 on Mercedes S-Class and SL-Class cars. In 1998, Mercedes made Brake Assist standard on all of its models. More
Brake Tech Feature: 8 Myths that Could Be Holding You Back from Performing the Best Brake Job
It could be how you select friction materials, apply brake lubricants or machine rotors. You could be doing something that does not make sense, but you learned it from another technician and it could be holding you back. Here are eight brake job myths that could be holding you back. More
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Rotors, Resurfacing and the Law: How the Glad/Midas Lawsuit Will Change How You Sell Brakes
After a four-year undercover investigation, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has settled the case against Mike Glad, the owner of 22 Midas shops, for charging customers for unnecessary repairs and using deceptive advertising. The $1.8 million settlement also prevents Glad from owning or operating a repair shop in the state. More
Kia Preventive Maintenance: Chassis, Engine & Brake Repairs
More Kias on the road means more repair and maintenance opportunities for the import car specialist, so don't let them pass you by. In this article, Bob Dowie focuses on the most common problems and maintenance items that have them finding their way into your bays - like check engine light, brake and chassis repairs. More
Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima Brake Job
Called the four-door sports car by Nissan, the 2004-2008 Maxima brake system is easy to service with very few complaints of brake noise or pulsation. The system used the same brake pads, rotors and calipers on all models. There were some changes in 2007 to the ABS system. The system uses floating piston calipers on the front and rear with the parking brake in the hub of the rotor. More
Tech Feature: Disc Brake Caliper Service
In order to appreciate some of the fine points of disc brake repair, it's important to review the basic elements of disc brake caliper service. Gary Goms uses a typical caliper service to illustrate some of the issues involved in disc brake service. More
Servicing Hybrids: 10 Must Read Articles for Servicing Hybrid Vehicles from Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda and Nissan
Currently, there are about 1.2 million hybrid vehicles on the road. Within five years, hybrids are expected to account for 20 to 25% of all new car and light-truck sales. So sooner or later, you'll be working on these vehicles at your shop. These vehicles have the same service opportunities like brake pads, filters and suspension parts that need replacement. Also, battery packs, electric motors and... More
Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Brake Job Top 10 Tips
Starting with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F150. The new body style truck is a new vehicle inside and out. However, not all of the 2004 F150s that you see will be the new body style. The 2004 F150 was also made available in the older body style pickup that came on the scene in 1996. The older body style F150 is called a "Heritage" edition. More
Tech Feature: 2010 Buick LaCrosse Brake Service
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is built on the Epsilon II platform that is shared with the Saab 9-5 and other soon-to-be-named vehicles. While you may not see this vehicle in your bays for a while, it is a great example of how the common brake job will stay the same and how it will change in the future. More
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