WATCH: Not All Friction Is Made Alike
What is friction? Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of elements sliding against each other. In the case of cars and trucks, it is the brake pads pushing against a rotor that changes kinetic energy into heat.
WATCH: What Kind Of Wheel Bearings Are Used On Vehicles Today?
Most wheel bearings on late-model vehicles are part of a sealed hub assembly or cartridge. Sealed hub assemblies may be used on front-wheel drive as well as rear-wheel drive cars and trucks.
WATCH: How Often Do Brake Pads Need To Be Replaced?
There are no recommended replacement intervals for brake pads because pad life varies widely depending on how a vehicle is driven, the type of brake pads on the vehicle, the driver’s braking habits and even the design of the brake system.
WATCH: How Often Do Wheel Bearings Need To Be Replaced?
The average life of a sealed wheel bearing and hub assembly is about 85,000 to 100,000 miles, without the opportunity for a technician to repack the bearings.
WATCH: AAPEX…SEMA… What’s The Difference?
For one thing, both shows are strictly trade only, which means members of the general public do not attend.
WATCH: Wheel Bearing Diagnostics Can Be Confusing
If a vehicle is emitting a growling noise that’s more noticeable in a specific gear range, a worn bearing in the transmission may be causing the bearing noise.
WATCH: Customer Service Is Back In Vogue
Recently, my family ended a business relationship that spanned 10 years. Toward the end of the relationship, this business — a service provider — just wasn’t cutting it.
WATCH: Wheel Bearing Diagnosis Can Be Tricky
The classic symptom of a bad wheel bearing is that chirping, squealing or growling noise that changes in proportion to a vehicle’s speed. But it’s difficult to make a diagnosis based on noise alone.
WATCH: Test Your Fuel System Cleaner Knowledge
Complete fuel system products typically contain the highest concentrated dosage of cleaner to not only clean injectors, but also dirty intake valves, combustion chambers and the tops of the pistons.
Watch: Fuel Cleaner Additives 101
The aisles in most auto parts stores are filled with all kinds of specialty chemicals. One of the hottest chemical categories these days is fuel cleaner additives. There are basically three types, two of which we’ll review in this video.
Watch: 5 Things You Need To Know For AAPEX
AAPEX is it! This show is where all the automotive aftermarket players in the United States — and in fact, pretty much the entire world — gather to do business.
Watch: How Will Blockchain Change The Automotive Industry?
How does the automotive industry come into play? Verifying the authenticity of parts, perhaps?
