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Troubleshooting and Mitigating Brake Rotor Problems

Tire Review Magazine

Identifying Brake Rotor Issues Like many vehicle problems, issues with brake rotors can be brought to the driver’s attention by an unusual driving feel. As a tech, you can assess whether the front or rear rotors need your attention by speaking with your customer about where they are feeling the abnormality while driving.

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Troubleshooting and Mitigating Brake Rotor Problems

Tire Review Magazine

Identifying Brake Rotor Issues Like many vehicle problems, issues with brake rotors can be brought to the driver’s attention by an unusual driving feel. As a tech, you can assess whether the front or rear rotors need your attention by speaking with your customer about where they are feeling the abnormality while driving.

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Troubleshooting Tire Vibration with Proper Wheel Balancing

Tomorrow's Technician

Incorrect contact can allow the wheel to move while on the balancer, giving false readings and leaving a tech chasing weights or adding more weight because the balancer asks for more, usually in different places. Back-coning helps properly center the wheel on the balancer, just as a bearing hub helps center the wheel on the vehicle.