Brake Repair & Maintenance

Drum mutes need to be installed properly in order to operate as expected. Install drum mutes with help from a professional drummer and instructor in this free video clip.

A backhoe is an implement on a tractor, but when a contractor or heavy-equipment operator speaks of a backhoe, he's usually talking about the whole tractor, not the digging implement. The backhoe is…

If you like a hot bath or shower during the cold winter months, you probably use an electric water boiler, also known as an electric water heater. The electric water boiler can be pretty reliable, but…

The 2005 Nissan 350Z was equipped with a 3.5-liter, 287-horsepower V-6 and was available as a Coupe, Anniversary Edition Coupe, Enthusiast Coupe or Roadster, Touring Coupe or Roadster, and Track…

The Cub Cadet 1330 is a riding lawn mower with a hydrostatic transmission, which consists of a hydraulic system instead of the typical belts and gears inside a mower. The hydraulic pump and motor are…

Decking at front entries is used where the warmth of wood contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the house, or as a contrasting material to concrete or brick. Decking has a rustic appeal, but can…

The John Deere M tractor is a post-World War II vehicle that was in development during the war and released in 1947. The M model was the first tractor made at John Deere's Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing…

The Canon A-1 was commercially available from 1978 to 1985. It is notable as the first single-lens reflex, or SLR, camera to incorporate a microprocessor to control the shutter speed. As with most…

Nissan launched the Altima in 1993 as the replacement for the aging and oddly named Stanza. The Altima gave Nissan the more modern look it needed with its more curvaceous body, as opposed to the boxy…

Yamaha Raptor 660 sport ATVs built before 2005 were equipped with a parking brake sensor switch that limits the engine to a maximum of 2,000 rpm while the parking brake is engaged. Though the sensor…

At some point you may need to know how to bleed a plow cylinder in order to properly maintain and take care of your vehicle. Bleed a plow cylinder with help from an expert in the automotive industry…

The 2005 model year was a big one for Nissan’s mid-size SUV, the Xterra. Nissan replaced the standard 2.4-liter engine and optional 3.3-liter engine with just one engine -- a 265-horsepower,…

The 2002 Royal Star Midnight Venture was Yamaha's flagship touring-class cruiser motorcycle. The Midnight Venture's front wheel was equipped with a twin-disc hydraulic brake system that provided…

The tightening of drum brakes can be accomplished using a few very specific tools. Learn about the tightening of drum brakes with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video…

Removing hydraulic brakes from your car is something you should do with extreme caution. Remove hydraulic brakes with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.

Casio digital horns, introduced in the late 1980s, allow musicians to produce a variety of impressive effects. The horns come in four models, and although each model offers different features, they…

When the F-150 hit the market in 1975, something Ford did not account for happened; the all-new F-150 instantly made up the majority of the F-series’ sales. Ford gave the 2006 F-150 had a wide…

Most Chinese ATVs rely on a pair of brake drums behind both front wheels and a single disc brake along the rear axle. On some models, the front drum brakes are substituted with disc brakes for…

The KLX300R is a 292 cc single-cylinder off-road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1997 to 2007. The KLX300R was intended for enduro-style off-road racing. which required machines to have the…

Plasma panels are vulnerable to cracks and impact damage, which can ruin the quality of your picture and require expensive replacements to fix. If you have a Philips plasma TV and are wondering if you…

Many washer and dryer models, including those made by Frigidaire, have small plastic fins or vanes inside the drum. These help to keep the clothing moving freely around the drum; in the case of…

Making a front concrete stoop requires no specialized skills. Anyone who can lift heavy blocks should be able to assemble her own stoop. However, this project requires working in stages; it cannot be…

The Civic entered Honda’s lineup in the 1973 model year as a simple economy car. Since its release, the Civic has come standard with front disc brakes. The 1997 Civic’s standard disc…

One of the fastest, easiest and cheapest ways to change the look of a padded chair seat is to change the fabric. Old-fashioned or worn material on your chairs will ruin the look of an otherwise…

The front seal on the Kenmore HE3 washer is known by several different names, including a bellow, boot or gasket. Replacing the door seal is not difficult, but you must disassemble the machine to gain…

The 2003 model year was the next-to-last model year in the successful production life of the Chevrolet S-10, which began in 1982. The 2003 S-10 came in either two- or four-wheel drive and had a…

Development of the Chrysler Town & Country began in 197, and the first Chrysler Town & Country was introduced in 1981. The 1992 Chrysler Town & Country was equipped with a 3.3-liter V-6,…

Modern vehicles are so heavily engineered that many components have very fine tolerances. Brakes are one of these, and knowing exactly how to measure the pads, shoes, drums and rotors correctly and…

Bench sanders often include multiple sanders in a single appliance. The most common types of sanders included in a bench sander is the disc sander and the spindle sander. As you use the sander, the…

Every front-loading Sears Kenmore washer is equipped with a tub seal that keeps the area between the tub and the door watertight when the door is closed. If the tub seal is damaged or defective, the…

Dodge began using a ram’s head emblem on the hood of its trucks in 1933 as a symbol of the toughness and rugged nature of their pickups. In the 1950s, this emblem disappeared and remained…

Brake pads wear out as part of their normal operation. Newer vehicles are typically equipped with sensors that notice when pads are becoming thin; the sensors switch on an indicator light in the dash…

Between 1962 and 1987, then again from 1988 through 1999, Chevrolet offered the C- and K-series pickups, which indicated two- and four-wheel-drive, respectively. In 2000, the more modern Silverado…

A new SUV, the Frontier-based Xterra, hit Nissan showrooms in the 2000 model year. The first generation Xterra only hung around for two model years, as the Frontier and the Xterra received mild…

The Chevrolet S-10 was first introduced in 1983. The 2002 Chevrolet S-10 came equipped with a 2.2-liter inline four-cylinder in the base model. The more popular engine in the 2002 S-10 was the…

Old brick facades can easily become rundown over the years, and once a section of the surface begins to go, it is all too easy for the crumbling or rotting section to pull down other portions of the…

Anti-lock braking systems were originally developed for use on aircraft braking systems. Early aircraft systems were mechanically operated. In the 1960s, automotive engineers began development of…

Power brakes are standard equipment on 1997 F-150s, even in the base trim models. The power in braking is provided by the brake booster. The brake power booster on the truck is vacuum-actuated, like…

Brake pads and shoes have come to be marketed just like any other automotive component, with slick ad campaigns, performance claims and reliability promises. This is evident in brake pad and shoe…

The 2001 Chrysler Sebring was equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The rear drum brakes on the 2001 Sebring include brake shoes, hardware and springs, brake drums and wheel cylinders.…

Uneven pad wear is indicated when one pad is wearing faster than the opposing pad on the same caliper. When one pad contacts the braking surface with more pressure than the other, uneven braking…

In some instances, the motions or methods exhibited by an auto mechanic might seem mysterious, or at least unfounded. The reasoning behind any particular practice may temporarily elude the technicians…

Yamaha's Bear Tracker was a 250 cc all-terrain vehicle intended for light utility work and trail riding. Upon its debut in 1999, the Bear Tracker relied on a drum brake system to slow the ATV;…

The 2011 Toyota RAV4 has a surprising amount of computer-controlled electronics, which includes the vehicle’s four-wheel-drive system. The 2011 Toyota RAV4 four-wheel-drive is completely…

A power brake booster failure in a 1985 Ford Ranger is largely attributable to a failed diaphragm in the booster housing. There are few reasons for such a failure other than normal wear or a leak in…

Ford used a brake booster in the 1986 Ranger to reduce brake pedal effort and increase power to the hydraulic brake system. Brake boosters require no special maintenance other than periodic checks for…

Removing the front bumper from the 2005 Chevy Silverado requires removing the front grill assembly and disconnecting the fog lights. The front bumper is secured to the vehicle by four bolts on top of…

The front bezel on the Toshiba Satellite Pro 6000 hides the metal cage that secures the LCD screen to the lid. Although the bezel isn't a central component, it improves the appearance of the notebook,…

The stoop often provides the first impression visitors get when approaching your home. Older homes may feature a couple of plain, concrete stairs, which may even be chipped or cracked. Giving the…

An electric clutch is located within a riding lawnmower. The clutch’s job is to enable the riding mower’s blades to engage. Although this form of clutch is built for wear and tear,…