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Brake Pad Edge Codes – What Can They Tell You?

Brake & Front End

The edge code is a language written by engineers, federal entities and industry associations. When SAE published standards – The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Practice J661 and SAE Practice J688 (truck standard) – they were reviewed and tweaked by all concerned parties, including OEMs, suppliers and governmental bodies.

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Brake Pad Edge Codes – What Can They Tell You?

Tomorrow's Technician

The edge code is a language written by engineers, federal entities and industry associations. When SAE published standards – The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Practice J661 and SAE Practice J688 (truck standard) – they were reviewed and tweaked by all concerned parties, including OEMs, suppliers and governmental bodies.

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Curing Shock, Strut and Suspension Noise

Brake & Front End

If the engineer gets it right, the valves in the piston and base of the shock or strut will be able to keep the tires in contact with the road and the body level under a wide variety of conditions. One of the more interesting TSBs on ride control noise was issued by Acura for the 2014-2015 RLX (14040).

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