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Contaminated Brake Pads: Could You Be Installing Trouble?

Contamination always has negative connotations. For brake pads, it has dual meanings. First, it can mean a contaminated friction surfaces that alter friction levels and performance. Second, it can mean contamination to the environment from brake dust

Ignorance Is Intent: Fatalities On The Rise

Recently, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that traffic fatalities were up by nine percent. This is a huge jump. My theory is that the rise in fatalities is the apathy of American motorist towards maintenance and proper repair of their vehicles.

When Should The Wheel Bearing Flange Be Replaced?

The hub flange is ground zero for pulsation problems. Any runout in the flange will be magnified by the rotor. But, when do you replace a flange, stub axle or an entire hub unit? The answer can be confusing and will take some math and a micrometer.

Servicing Intelligent Air Ride Systems

Air ride diagnostics is more than a spray bottle of soapy water. On today’s late-model vehicles, it requires a scan tool, meter and scope. Swapping components will only lead you down a diagnostic black hole that leads to an angry customer and parts supplier.

SAE J2928: The new rotor test procedure will be a hot topic in 2013

SAE J2928 might change the way you decide what rotors go on a vehicle.

Five Things To Know About Brake Pad Copper Laws

Like it or not, this could be our generation’s asbestos. We are just at the start of what could be a painful, but necessary process that will impact your shop and the environment in a positive way.

Toyota Brake Service Tips

Here are the top Toyota brake tips that can save you from a comeback or lost productivity.

Alignment Specs: 2002-2006 Mini Cooper

There are no built-in factory adjustments for front camber or caster. The only way to adjust these angles is to purchase adjustable upper strut mounts.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Technical Service Bulletins

What you need to know about tire pressure monitoring technical service bulletins published in 2012.

VIEWPOINT: Stop Feeling Bad About Selling What a Driver Needs

Her car was a 1986 Ford Taurus Wagon with about 52,000 miles. It was one of those vehicles a person buys right after they retire, hoping it would be the last car they ever have to buy.

Brake Job On 2006-Current Cadillac DTS

The 2006-current Cadillac DTS is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. The DTS incorporates the K-platform as denoted by the 4th letter in the VIN. It is built on the same line as the Buick Lucerne. The two vehicles share many brake components, but option packaging is different for the Lucerne.

Alignment Spec: GM W-Platform Alignment

The 2004-2013 GM W-Platform represents the evolution of the GM mid/full-sized front-wheel-drive car. The W-Platform includes best sellers like the 2004-2013 Chevy Impala, 2006-2007 Chevy Monte Carlo, 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse. This is a “bread and butter” vehicle for every shop. This generation of vehicles is solid and easy to work on. Gone are the quirks of previous generations.