Measure Rotor Thickness, Runout: Stop Pulsation Comebacks Before They Start
Let’s say a vehicle had .003″ of lateral runout when measured at the outside face of the rotor. If this vehicle is riding on 205/55R16 tires, in one mile, the high-spot with .003″ of runout goes past the caliper approximately 836 times. Over 6,000 miles, that spot on the rotor will go past the pads more than 5 million times. Every time this spot passes the pads, a little bit of the rotor’s material is removed. Over the course of those 5 million revolutions, enough material is removed to create a thickness variation that can be felt by the driver. This is why it is critical to measure thickness and runout in a brake rotor and wheel flange even if new rotors are going to be installed.
Scenes from the 2014 Matco Tools Tool Expo
The 2014 Matco Tools Tool Expo is happening in San Antonio, TX. At the Expo, the company announced that it will be expanding its growing line of diagnostic products with the launch of two Android operating system tablets.
Matco Tools Expands Diagnostic Family With Two New Products
As part of Matco Tools’ mission to continue providing the most innovative tools on the market, the company announced at its distributor expo that it will be expanding its growing line of diagnostic products with the launch of Maximus 2.0 and maxGO.
100 Lift Inspectors Across U.S. And Canada Now Certified By ALI
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has certified the 100th lift inspector through the ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program, making it easier than ever for lift owners to find qualified individuals to perform mandated annual lift inspections.
Pulling Codes: O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
Pulling a P0135 Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1) code means you’re dealing with a possible oxygen sensor heater element and/or associated components in this circuit. This article provides a game plan for diagnosing a vehicle with this code.
OTC Wants To Help You Choose The Right Scan Tool
With a variety of scan tools on the market in a wide range of prices, choosing the right tool can help enhance a technician’s productivity and save money. Choosing the wrong tool, however, can be a costly investment that a tech may never fully realize.
EPA To Propose Eliminating Use Of 134a In Vehicles, Consumer Products
According to the agency, a proposed rule will be issued this summer to withdraw approval for 134a for use in new motor vehicles and as an aerosol in consumer products. EPA pointed to the availability of substitutes for 134a in both motor vehicles and consumer products including 1234yf, which was approved under SNAP for use on vehicles.
MAHLE Service Solutions Becomes Official Name For MAHLE Aftermarket Tool And Equipment Division
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced that MAHLE Service Solutions is now the official name for the company’s division specializing in the tool and equipment segment.
Schrader Drives TPMS Best Practices With Training And Educational Program Expansion
Schrader International, a global manufacturer of sensing and valve solutions, announces the expansion of its educational, awareness and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) training programs.
ZF Services Added 49 New Part Numbers To Sachs Clutch Line In 2013
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in North America, reports that it added 49 new parts to the Sachs passenger car and light truck clutch product line during the course of 2013.
DynoMax ‘Spring Promotion’ Offer Gives Enthusiasts Up To A $100 Pre-Paid Card For Performance Exhaust Purchases
DynoMax Performance Exhaust has announced it will offer performance enthusiasts an easy way to save on their DynoMax cat-back exhaust purchase this spring through the new “Spring Promotion” offer. The “Spring Promotion” will reward up to a $100 Visa prepaid card for the purchase of a qualifying cat-back exhaust system.
JASPER Driveline Division Prepares For 2014 Racing Season
Matt Kenseth was the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Runner-up. Kyle Busch was fourth in the final point standings. Clint Bowyer and Joey Logano finished the season seventh and eighth in points, respectively. What did these four drivers have in common throughout the season? Their cars were equipped with products from the JASPER Driveline Division.