Vehicles Involved: Vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. Condition: An appearance that the rear drum brake shoes are not making the proper shoe-to-drum contact. Repair Procedure: To determine the brake shoe to drum contact area, the following test may be …
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Condition: Drum-in-Hat Rotor is Stuck on the Parking Brake If you are having trouble removing a drum-in-hat rotor, don’t just take a hammer to it. You may have to adjust the parking brake and back it off the rotor to …
In 2005, Audi set off the next stage in the evolution of its classic Quattro drive system in the second-generation RS 4. The new self-locking center differential, which is used in many models today, remained true to the principle of …
Pressure bleeders may be used to purge air or contaminate a vehicle’s hydraulic brake system very effectively. The fluid is stored in a sealed chamber in the bleeder, preventing contamination of the fluid. A diaphragm is used to separate the …
Premature Inboard Pad Wear How a floating caliper operates in comparison to a fixed caliper…? It is important to understand the difference between these two caliper types. Once you understand how a floating caliper works, it emphasizes how critical it …
There are a lot of different brake noises out there. These noises are indicators of different problems with the brake system. Some noises from underneath the vehicle are often mistaken as brake noises. This is due to the fact that …
Condition: Bleeding your brakes is necessary when air has been introduced into the hydraulic system of your vehicle’s brake system. Since air is compressible, the air in the hydraulic system can significantly reduce the effectiveness of your brake system. Air …
Condition: Hard Brake Pedal Brake boosters, also called vacuum brake boosters, help improve braking performance and safety. The brake booster uses an engine vacuum to give the brake pedal added force. This counteracts the high pressure found in the brake …
This article will explore: Basic Automatic Transmission System The basic components of an automatic transmission system are: Transmission Housing There are four main components to the transmission housing: Torque Converter Principle The torque converter couples the engine to the transmission. …