Tech Minute: Always Use a New Axle Nut
Andrew Markel discusses wheel hub bearing replacement, and why it is important to ensure a new axle nut is used on every job.
Tech Minute: Wheel Hub And CV Axle Torque
Andrew Markel discusses whether the splines on a CV axle or wheel bearing truly need lubricated.
The Parts Problem: Aftermarket, Dealer or Recycled
With the average age of the vehicle reaching 12 years, finding the right parts is becoming an issue and forcing shops to become sourcing and logistics experts.
Tech Minute: Make Your Customer Trust You – Not the Internet
Andrew Markel stresses the importance of credible sources while gathering information about a repair, and shows how to get your customer to trust you and your shop and not unreliable Internet sources.
Tech Minute: Using Service Information to Look Up Tire Specs
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel explains solutions tire dealers can use to find tire information for their customers using shop software.
Tech Minute: Replacing Brake Hardware; What’s Your Excuse?
Andrew Markel discusses brake jobs, and how there is no excuse for not replacing the brake hardware every time (Sponsored by Carlson).
Tech Minute: Should You Clean a New Coated Rotor?
Andrew Markel discusses coated rotors and how cleaning them may not be necessary before installation.
Tech Minute: How to Know a Hardware Kit is Available
In a recent survey by Carlson Quality Brake Parts, technicians said that if they know an extra or specialty brake hardware kit is available, 90% of the time they will put it on the brake job parts order. But, knowing if a hardware kit is available for an application might take some detective work.
Tech Minute: Choosing the Right Brake Friction
Andrew Markel discusses the computations humans make to apply the brakes on a vehicle, and how they can change based on hard or soft pedal, pulsation and vibration, or other factors.
Tech Minute: Managing Brake Wear on Fleet Applications
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel’s fourth out of four brake tips involves fleet rotors and pads, and how choosing the right match can minimize downtime (Sponsored by Napa).
Active Wheel Speed Sensors: Understanding Their Mechanical and Electrical Operation
Firing the “parts cannon” at an active ABS wheel speed sensor code often results in misdiagnosis and an unhappy customer.
Tech Minute: Four Signs That a Brake Caliper Needs Replaced
Babcox Media’s Andrew Markel talks brake calipers and four signs you need to recognize that they need replaced (sponsored by NAPA).