Cavitation ‘Bubbles’: The Archnemesis Of Water Pumps
The tiny “bubbles” of water pump cavitation can kill the pump. While you will never actually see the tiny bubbles of cavitation in pumps, you can see the damage of cavitation that looks like metal eaten by termites.
Measure Rotor Thickness, Runout: Stop Pulsation Comebacks Before They Start
It is critical to measure thickness and runout in a brake rotor and wheel flange even if new rotors are going to be installed.
Opinion: Cheap Brake Jobs Are Not Cheap
Brakes should not a loss leader for shops, says Brake & Front End Editor Andrew Markel. In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, you could get all four brakes relined for $19.99 (springs and hardware extra). If you calculate what that means in 2012 dollars, it would cost $282 according to the Consumer Price Index.