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Learn more about your car and how it works, so you can make informed decisions about auto repair. Topics Covered include: brakes, suspension, transmissions, and general car repair and maintenance.
Disc Brake Inspection & Repair
Inspect the brake linings every 6,000 miles and any time the wheels are removed. Check both ends of the outer lining by looking in at each end of the caliper. These are the points where the highest rate of wear normally occurs. At the same time, check the thickness of the inner lining to make sure it has not worn prematurely. Some inboard shoe and linings have a thermal layer against the shoe, integrally molded with the lining. This extra layer should not be confused with uneven inboard-outboard lining wear. Look down through the inspection hole in the top of the caliper to view the inner lining. Replace shoe and lining assemblies whenever the thickness of any lining is worn to within .030" (.76 mm) of the shoe. Replace riveted shoe and lining assemblies when the lining is worn to within .030" (.76 mm) of any rivet head. Always replace disc brake shoe and lining assemblies as a complete axle set. Check the flatness of the linings. Place the inboard and outboard lining surfaces together and check for a gap between the surfaces. This gap should be no larger than .005" (.13 mm) at the center of the lining surfaces. This applies to new or used shoe and lining assemblies. The shoe and lining assemblies have a wear indicator that makes noise when the linings are worn and need replacement
Anti-Lock Brakes
Learn everything you wanted to know and more about ABS or the Anti lock braking system. Remember, the more you know the better you can make an informed decision and avoid costly repairs.
Rotor Description and Repair
Rotors play an important part of any modern vehicle. Proper inspection and repair will result in increased safety while driving and reduce costly and unnecessary repairs to your brake system.
Clutch Repair & Adjustment
Clutches are essential to the operation of any car or truck with a manual transmission. Learn why clutch adjustment and repair is so essential to the proper operation of your car.
Check Engine Light
Most new cars have a system that monitors the performance of your car. If something is not working properly, the "Check Engine" light usually comes on. The good news is that this "pre-warning" system can help you avoid costly damage, which may be occurring with your vehicle, by detecting small problems before they become big problems. However, the only way to be certain is to have your car inspected by an expert mechanic when the "Check Engine" light comes on.
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