Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

BCA’s WE60626HW Make: Ford Model: F-250 4×4 Year: 2014 Customer’s Complaint: Grinding from the left front. Technical: This front solid axle truck uses a hub unit secured to the knuckle. The technician confirmed play in the wheel bearing. Inside the bore of the bearing is a vacuum-actuated locking hub.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 29, 2024

Shocks, struts and springs are the connection between sprung and un-sprung parts of the vehicle. Service information and TSBs can help you identify vehicle and platform-specific noise problems. One of the more interesting TSBs on ride control noise was issued by Acura for the 2014-2015 RLX (14040).

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These letters and numbers can help you to select the correct brake pads or shoes for a vehicle. Like any language, edge coding has its own “grammar” defined by standardized vehicle and laboratory tests. An edge code will not tell you if a customer’s vehicle will last 50,000 miles or if every stop will be whisper quiet.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These letters and numbers can help you to select the correct brake pads or shoes for a vehicle. Like any language, edge coding has its own “grammar” defined by standardized vehicle and laboratory tests. An edge code will not tell you if a customer’s vehicle will last 50,000 miles or if every stop will be whisper quiet.

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Mighty Auto Parts

MAY 5, 2023

GM TRANSFER CASE NOISES Customer complaints involving howling, whining, shudder or grinding noises during parking lot maneuvers in Auto Mode or highway speeds in 4HI or Auto may occur on four wheel drive GM trucks and SUV vehicles. Vehicles affected range from 2014–2023 year models.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Model S Smart Air Suspension was an option in 2014, and it became standard for all Model S trims from 2017 to mid-2019. The four-corner system is similar to those found on European cars and trucks. The 2014 and 2015 Model S suspensions use a system made by Continental. The other service consideration is the voltage.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

RepairSmith brings top-tier Chevrolet Silverado service in Dallas, bringing the repair shop straight to your doorstep, and combining convenience and expertise to keep your truck in prime condition. Maintaining your truck is never fun. RepairSmith helps alleviate the stress of truck maintenance with their expert mobile repair services.

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