Advertisement Introduction: The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a crucial safety feature in modern vehicles, designed to prevent wheel lock-up during braking and maintain control. When the ABS light on the dashboard starts blinking, it indicates a potential issue within …
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Advertisement Introduction: The crankcase is an integral component of an internal combustion engine, playing a crucial role in the engine’s lubrication system. This article aims to shed light on the crankcase, its function, and the symptoms of a bad or …
Advertisement Introduction: Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are a critical safety feature in modern vehicles. They allow for better control during emergency stops by preventing the wheels from locking up and skidding. However, when the ABS control module starts to fail, …
Advertisement Function When the brakes on a vehicle are applied, the vehicle’s weight shifts from the rear axle to the front axle. This is known as dynamic axle load transfer. The load on the rear wheels is relieved and their …
Advertisement 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 …
Advertisement 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 …
Advertisement 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 …
Advertisement 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 …
Advertisement 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 …