Brake Pad & Rotor Matching
There are a few things a shop can do to keep the dreaded comeback from happening. Start by making a policy that all of your techs must check for runout after installing any rotor.
Live Axle Bearing Replacement
Replacing wheel bearings on a vehicle with a live rear axle may not be one of the most frequent jobs you do, but it can be one of the most profitable. While the basics have not changed in more than 60 years, new seal materials and differential designs have added new wrinkles to the process.
Lincoln Service – Tune-Ups and Repair
Many people tend to think a dealership service center is expensive. Share this article with your customers and potential customers to spread the word on the importance of routine maintenance and how most dealerships are highly competitive with independent shops.
Hendrick Automotive Group Pledges $1 Million to Newest Wake Tech Facility
The Automotive Systems Technology degree program features training in advanced diagnostics, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, transmission, climate control, and manual drive trains.
Measuring Pedals and Pads
On a mechanical level, it’s easy to understand how brakes work. We all understand that brake fluid transfers force from one hydraulic component to another. But, how does this apply to how a brake pedal feels?
Raybestos Adds New Rotor Part Numbers for the 2019 RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Specialty line rotors provide application-specific designs with enhanced metallurgy to keep brakes cooler in demanding situations and severe duty use.
MAX Digital Launches Collaborative Trade-In Process Tool
MAX Digital, the dealer-first digital retail software provider for the automotive industry, has launched MAX My Trade, a guided experience that improves the trade-in process for dealership teams and customers.
Inspecting Brake Hoses to Help Prevent Failure
Most hydraulic brake hoses are made to handle extreme conditions, but sometimes they do fail. After all, most brake hoses live in a tough environment. The best way to prevent failures is by performing a thorough physical inspection with your hands and eyes (and sometimes even your feet).
How to Sell Brake Friction
If you start by suggesting your least expensive set of pads, you may shortchange yourself and your customer by not recommending a better set of pads — and explaining what the features and benefits of better pads can mean to your customer. Brand differences can be significant, so there’s more to consider than the price of the pads.
Alignment Spec: Why Did the Angles Change?
An alignment angle doesn’t change randomly. There is a cause-and-effect relationship between external and internal forces that can alter the geometry of a vehicle’s suspension. Having the alignment reading for only one angle on one corner is just like knowing the temperature without knowing if there is a tornado outside.
