Brake Rotors: When To Resurface And When To Replace
9/7/2011
Like brake pads, brake rotors don’t last forever. The rotors wear every time the brakes are applied. The rate at which rotors wear depends on a lot of variables: the type of brake pads on the vehicle, the metallurgy (hardness and quality) of the c... more
Bearing Q&A: The Ins and Outs of Bearings
10/20/2010
On a typical passenger vehicle weighing around 3,400 pounds, each pair of front-wheel bearings, as well as the rear-wheel or axle bearings, support around 850 pounds, depending on the weight balance and driveline configuration. more
Brake Fluid Q&A
10/20/2010
By Andrew Markel
Editor, Brake & Front End
1. What are the fundamental differences between synthetic fluid and conventional DOT 3 and 4?
Simple, it all comes down to the base stock. Both synthetic
and co... more
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ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Brakes
10/10/2011
● DISC BRAKES — Use a pair of friction pads to squeeze against a flat disc or rotor when the brakes are applied. Most cars and light trucks since the early 1970s have front disc brakes, and many have rear disc brakes also. Disc brakes provide m... more
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Brakes
10/21/2010
The major components in the brake system include the master cylinder, power booster, disc brake calipers and rotors, wheel cylinders and brake drums, brake hardware, brake hoses and lines, various valves, disc brake pads and drum shoes, brake fluid and a brake warning lamp. On vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), additional parts include up to four wheel speed sensors, the ABS hydraulic modulator and control module, a pump motor and accumulator (which may not used on some systems) and an ABS warning lamp. more
Rotors On A Microscopic Level
10/20/2010
When you compare rotors side-by-side, they may look the same. But, the difference between a comeback and satisfied customer might be at the microscopic level. more
ACDelco Features DuraStop, ACDelco OE Brake Products in Promo
7/20/2010
ACDelco is launching a brake promotion from July 1 to Aug. 31 where independent service centers that purchase and install qualifying ACDelco DuraStop and ACDelco OE Service friction pads, shoes and loaded calipers will earn ACDelco Parts Points rewards. more |