Master Cylinder Inspections
Although modern master cylinders are reliable, they do require periodic inspection.
Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostics
Understanding the criteria setting the codes and how the electrical circuit can cause that code is critical.
How Import Brake Formulations Changed Service
The bottom line is that for the brakes to function, the rotors and pads have to wear. Even a brake rotor’s metallurgy can determine how a pad wears.
Understanding Performance Brake Components
Consumers’ passion for an upgraded appearance of the brake system can be a way to actually elevate the importance of brake system performance, while giving you a new sales opportunity and a way to differentiate your brake service offerings from other shops.
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.
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?
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.
Empower on Sales with Growing Snap-on Collision Coverage
Snap-on software includes new and enhanced coverage for airbag, intelligent cruise control, collision mitigation, electronic parking brake, head up display, lane departure warning, occupant classification, parking assist, radar sensor surround view mirror and more.
Raybestos Unveils ‘Big Brake-Thru’
The new product lines were showcased at the Raybestos booth during the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).
