Pedal’s Solid, Idle’s Rough? You’ve Got a Leak
Brakes are one of those systems I don’t mess around with. If there’s any doubt, it’s going on a truck. And this job was a textbook case of why. Got …
Brakes are one of those systems I don’t mess around with. If there’s any doubt, it’s going on a truck. And this job was a textbook case of why. Got …
By Northcap – Roadside Rescue Mechanic This job had pressure written all over it. The call came from a local tire shop. A BMW X5 had come in for new …
By Northcap – Roadside Rescue Mechanic Got called out late morning to a stranded Toyota Land Cruiser—a tidy one, too. The member was on his way to the dealership to …
Your car’s brake light switch does more than simply illuminate your brake lights. It also sends essential signals to various vehicle systems, from cruise control to the Transmission. In modern …
Brake callipers are mission-critical components of your vehicle’s braking system. They house the brake pads and use hydraulic pressure to clamp them against the rotors, creating the friction needed to …
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is an important safety feature that prevents wheel lockup during sudden braking. When working correctly, it helps maintain steering control, especially in slippery conditions. However, …
Flushing the brake fluid system is a chore we should do every two to three years. But it isn’t as big or difficult a chore as it might sound; that …
I’ve been a mechanic for over two decades now, and brake repairs are the number one repair in most workshops. Brake calipers on the same axle (meaning both front or …
Brake bleeding is one of those jobs that fill most DIYers with dread; bleeding the brakes needn’t; with a little preparation, the right tools, and know-how, you’ll be bleeding like …
To replace brake rotors, remove the following: Road wheel; Brake caliper; Brake pads; Caliper carrier; Rotor Torx fastener; Rotor. To fit new rotor: Use brake cleaner to remove rotor protective …
Front brake pad replacement is one of the easiest brake repair jobs you can do. Pads typically last about 20,000 to 30,000 miles, depending on your driving style, environment, load …
Checking brake pads is one of the most important and luckily easiest maintenance chores. Pads are not something you want to run out of and so keeping tabs on how …