Auto Repair

The braking system is one of the most important parts of an automobile. Brakes are integral to vehicle safety as well as performance. Like most vehicle systems, brakes also require occasional...

The brakes are one of the most important systems of a car, both in terms of performance and safety. As they wear down over time, brakes require occasional service, and new brake pads must be...

Identifying problems in automobiles can be a long and difficult process. A front end shaking can be attributed to a variety of causes: the vehicle being out of alignment; the tires being out of...

The 1998 Volvo S70 brakes use a hydraulically operated disk system, with integrated anti-lock mechanisms. The calipers, pads and rotors need routine maintenance, which is often overlooked until...

The Ford Ranger pickup truck is manufactured with a hydraulically actuated disk braking system, which can wear out and require replacement. By replacing or resurfacing the internal components of...

Modern trucks use a hydraulic caliper to apply a friction surface onto a rotor. This rotor can warp or wear out, usually due to heat stresses, and require replacement. Changing the rotors is a...

You car's brake rotors are among the easiest parts to rust because of their dark, dank location. Even common car care like washing will cause rust to quickly build up. It's no problem to remove...

Installing the distributor in a Ford is similar to many other American small- and big-block engines. You must block the distributor correctly. This means that the actual position of installation...

A small-block Chevy distributor distributes the power through the sparkplug wires to the sparkplugs. This electrical charge produces the spark necessary to cause the fuel inside the combustion...

The Chevrolet Suburban was manufactured with a front disc braking system; this system uses hydraulically actuated calipers to apply friction pads against a rotor, which stops the truck. When these...

I was looking for instruction on how to change the front brake pads and the rotors on my 12 year old 97 Nissan Sentra GXE. I found some generic instructions and videos. Some of them were not very...

Automobiles manufactured with front disk braking systems use rotors and wheel bearings to stop the vehicle and keep the wheels rotating, respectively. These parts can wear out over time and...

The Ducati line of motorcycles are essentially racing motorcycles. These sport bikes are made by Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. The brakes on the Ducati bikes are...

The ABS brakes in a Jetta are self-adjusting for the most part. However, part of the adjustment requires that you go through a manual process so that the brakes are adjusted properly. The brake...

Before you start troubleshooting your Ford alternator, perform a visual inspection. Make sure there is no apparent damage to the case, the drive belt is tight and the electrical connections are in...

Most vehicles manufactured in the late 20th century came with disc-style front braking systems, which include a caliper, rotor and pads. Any of these parts can wear out and require replacement....

Motorola alternators are a car part provided by the Motorola Electronics Corporation. They can be bought as aftermarket or replacement car parts, and are used in all Hyundai vehicles as standard....

The Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, Grand Voyager and Chrysler Town and Country all employ the same braking systems. The parts may be slightly different between the regular Caravan...

The Chrysler Sebring was manufactured with a hydraulic braking system that uses a caliper/pad and drum/shoe setup to stop the vehicle. Later or upgraded models can have four wheel disc brakes. The...

Save money on auto repairs by learning how to fix basic problems from your own driveway. This article will cover brake replacement(disk only), how to do it safely and correctly.

You no doubt have heard the advice that it is wise to take care of a small problem with your vehicle before it becomes a larger one. This is especially true of the brakes on your car. The brake...

The rear brakes on Hyundai vehicles are self-adjusting. This means that the rear brakes will adjust over time as you use them. However, a manual adjustment can and should be done initially to...

Honda automobiles are manufactured with rear disc brakes on some models. This hydraulic caliper, rotor and pad system can wear out and require the replacement of some parts to function correctly....

The brake pads on a Toyota 4Runner need to be changed every year. Usually, this is because the pad material grinds down to about 1/8 inch thick. At this thickness, the pads will have a hard time...

The Ford Mondeo uses a hydraulic caliper braking system that must be maintained to operate properly. The brake pads are a routine maintenance item and are designed to wear out of material and...

The initial timing on a small block Chevrolet should be 16 to 18 degrees before top dead center (BTDC) with the engine idling and the vacuum advance hooked up. When the engine is initially cranked...

The distributor on a Chevrolet rotates as a result of contact with the gear on the rear of the camshaft. There is a recess in the bottom of the distributor with a blade in the center that is...

Introduced in 1986, the Taurus has been an enduring staple of the Ford Motor Company's lineup. Since its induction, the car has employed front disc brakes; but the rear brakes on your Taurus may...

The Isuzu Rodeo was manufactured with front disc brakes that require routine maintenance to prevent damage or a loss of stopping power. The brake pads, pushed against a rotor with a hydraulic...

The Dodge Ram pickup truck series is manufactured with rear disc brakes, using hydraulically actuated calipers and pad/rotor friction surfaces. The rotor part of the system may become warped or...

The rear axle bearing, also called a wheel bearing, is a crucial part of the steering system. The wheel bearing allows the wheel to turn smoothly. The rear axle bearing may need replacing when you...

The 1999 Chevy Tahoe replaced the old full-sized Chevy Blazer. Smaller than a Suburban, the Tahoe features a front disc braking system and may have rear disc or rear drum brakes. When replacing...

The Chevrolet Aveo is a sub-compact automobile manufactured with a hydraulic master cylinder braking system, with rear drums on some models. The pads and shoes are routine replacement parts;...

The Mazda Multi-Purpose Vehicle, or MPV, was a minivan manufactured with a hydraulic caliper and pad front brake design, which occasionally requires maintenance. The twin pads on either side will...

The Dodge Dakota pickup truck is designed with a hydraulic master cylinder braking system, which uses front disc and rear drum components that can wear out and fail. Troubleshooting a Dakota brake...

The brake pads on an Oldsmobile Alero are of the caliper and rotor design. The caliper design allows for maximum clamping force on the rotor. However, it also works to wear down the brake pads...

The brake pads in a Ford Ranger help to stop the vehicle by creating friction against the brake rotor. As brake fluid is forced through steel piping (brake line), a brake caliper piston pushes...

When doing the brakes on a vehicle, one of the most common things to do is to remove the rotors and get them turned. With the rotors off, the wheel bearings are accessible and should be replaced....

The brake pads on your vehicle typically wear out over time, requiring that they be replaced routinely. Driving on worn or defective brakes can create a dangerous situation. When you start to feel...

The average drum brakes that are used in the normal operation of the vehicle often double as a parking brake system. Drum brakes are composed of two metal semicircles that sit within the interior...

Brake calipers are the hydraulic components that apply pressure to the brake pads and rotor surfaces to effectively stop a vehicle. All modern vehicles have front calipers and many now employ rear...

The 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck is manufactured with a rotor and caliper braking system design, which uses hydraulic fluid to sandwich a rotor between two pads via a caliper piston. The rotor...

The hydraulic brake system, better known as the disc brake system, is a mechanical miracle that many people take for granted every day in modern transportation. In fact, it was not that long ago...

The power ignition distributor distributes an electrical charge to the spark plugs in the cylinders in your engine. It ensures a proper firing order for your engine and times the ignition of the...

Wheel studs or lugs are the bolts that clamp the wheel to the rotor with the clamp pressure from the lug nuts. There may be as few as four on a small utility or boat trailer and as many as twelve...

Acura brakes use a caliper and rotor design for maximum clamping force. The brakes for the Acura typically use a 15/16-inch master cylinder to push fluid through steel tubing, called brake line,...

The Chevy Suburban is the longest living model to exist in the General Motors family to date. The station wagon shaped SUV began production in 1935 and is still produced at this time. The vehicle...

This is an article telling any girl or woman that we can do anything ourselves, if you want it bad enough. Even working on cars. I changed my brake pads and rotors (all front). I also, rotated my...

Vibration is a rather noticeable problem of the brake system that you can feel on the brake pedal or steering wheel every time you apply the brakes. Most of the time, the pulsation comes from an...

The braking system on a 2004 Mercedes S430 uses a four-wheel caliper and rotor system for maximum clamping force during braking. Hydraulic fluid is forced through steel tubing and into a...