Tech Minute: What Brake Pad Wear Can Tell You About the Hardware
Andrew Markel discusses how you can tell the condition of the brake system and hardware by looking at the wear patterns on the pads (sponsored by Carlson).
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.
What’s Treading, Ep. 1: How Could Chinese Tariffs Impact the Tire Industry? [Audio]
Tire Review’s “What’s Treading” podcast brings you the latest tire industry news and trends, technology and shop management practices in the industry today.
Video: How Brake Pads are Made
It’s one thing to order brake pads from your parts supplier and install them on a vehicle. It’s another thing to see how they’re actually made.
Tech Minute: Wheel Hub And CV Axle Torque
Andrew Markel discusses whether the splines on a CV axle or wheel bearing truly need lubricated.
Counter Intelligence: Brake-Hardware Selling Tips
Replacing the brake hardware with every brake job is a simple and inexpensive way to extend the life of new brakes. Whether your customer is a professional technician or a DIYer, make sure they purchase a complete brake-hardware kit to get the job done right.
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.
Talking Parts: Why You Should Recommend OE-Quality Automotive Bearings
From time to time, there might be situations where you can help a customer save some money by recommending a less expensive option for a part or service. Here’s the bottom line: Don’t go cheap on bearings.
Talking Parts: Choosing the Right Seal for Wheel Bearings
Seals are a key component of the wheel-bearing system. When seals fail, it’s usually for one of several reasons. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a seal.
Talking Parts: What Are the Symptoms of a Bad Wheel Bearing?
A bad wheel bearing can make a number of unpleasant sounds. It’s important to have a bad wheel bearing replaced right away, because a bearing failure can cause the wheel or axle to dislodge from the vehicle.
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).