Nine Tips to Cut TPMS Comebacks and Improve Productivity
If it is Out, it Doesn’t Mean it Will Stay Out Even if the TPMS light is out when the vehicle leaves the service bay, it does not mean the light will not come on later. Usually, this happens when the customer is driving home. According to NHTSA TPMS rules, once a vehicle is started,
Common TPMS Service Questions and Answers
What is one of the leading causes of TPMS sensor failure? Corrosion. Sensors or sensor stems can be damaged by corrosion from road salts, moisture, missing valve caps or galvanic corrosion. The use of dissimilar metals or non-TPMS components can result in galvanic corrosion, which may affect the sensor’s ability to read or transmit data.
Carbon Ceramic Rotors Boast Many Advantages – and a High Price Tag
Would you spend $8,000 to $12,000 for an optional brake package on your next vehicle? What if I told you they would never fade, would improve gas mileage and maybe need a change every 180,000 miles? Ceramic composite or carbon ceramic brake rotors and pads offer these advantages – and more. While it may seem
Seven Brake Myths Busted
There are some myths about brake pads, rotors and hydraulics that need to be busted. These myths can hurt and hinder a technician’s ability to diagnose and solve some brake problems and customer concerns.
Loaded Brake Calipers Help Restore Brakes to Like-New Condition
loaded caliper assemblies get new friction, as well as properly matched hardware, significantly reducing the risk of future leaks developing, and uneven braking or pad wear caused by calipers hanging up or dragging.
Solving Brake Pulsation Complaints Before They Happen
A shop performs a brake job on a vehicle. The front pads and rotors are replaced. On the test drive, the vehicle had zero signs of pulsation, even after an aggressive break-in procedure. Six months and 6,000 miles later, the customer is back complaining of a pulsation in the pedal. What caused the problem and how can it be fixed?
Performing a Brake Job on a 2002-09 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The brake system on the Trailblazer is not groundbreaking by any means, but there are some intricacies technicians should be aware of on this common platform.
To Service ESC, Consider All Involved Components
For 2012, every vehicle under 10,000 pounds sold is equipped with electronic stability control (ESC) as mandated by NHTSA. In 2007, 45% of vehicles sold were equipped with ESC, meaning more than half of the late-model vehicles showing up for service at your location may be equipped with ESC. This is an ideal sales and
Inspecting Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts are simple devices. Their function is to dampen the movement of the springs, suspension and vehicle pitch. This means that as the spring is compressed, the movement is not sudden and when the energy or movement is released, it is not overpowering. For the most part, the suspension handles the best when
Brake Hardware: Economizing Fuel, Comebacks and Parts
Replacing disc brake hardware is critical to returning the system back to its original condition. This goes beyond shims, anti-rattle clips or dust shields and includes caliper brackets, slides and all the soft parts. No amount of lubricant can make up for weak, missing or rusted brake hardware.
Servicing Loaded Brake Calipers
Loaded caliper assemblies help restore the brakes to a like-new condition, with new friction, a professionally remanufactured caliper and properly matched hardware. This significantly reduces the risk of future leaks developing and uneven braking or pad wear caused by calipers hanging up or dragging.
Know the Ins and Outs of Wheel Bearings to Ensure a Smooth Ride
Wheel bearings play an important role in the ride satisfaction of your customers’ vehicles. To prevent comebacks by performing the service right the first time, check out the following wheel bearing Q&A: