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How to Maintain Tire Equipment During the Winter

Tire Review Magazine

Use compressed air to regularly blow out slip plates and keep mechanisms clear of debris while doing service. Have a certified lift specialist inspect cables, pulleys and pins and check for troublesome hydraulic leaks. The post How to Maintain Tire Equipment During the Winter appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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How to Maintain Tire Equipment During the Winter

Tire Review Magazine

Use compressed air to regularly blow out slip plates and keep mechanisms clear of debris while doing service. Have a certified lift specialist inspect cables, pulleys and pins and check for troublesome hydraulic leaks. The post How to Maintain Tire Equipment During the Winter appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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Understanding hybrid regenerative braking and its impact on brake wear

Tire Review Magazine

Hybrids prioritize using regenerative braking, so the pedal acts more like an input to the ABS module requesting braking force rather than a direct hydraulic pressure request. Under normal operation, hydraulic brake pressure comes from the ABS module’s electric pump motor, not the driver’s foot, providing a consistent pedal feel.

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Understanding hybrid regenerative braking and its impact on brake wear

Tire Review Magazine

Hybrids prioritize using regenerative braking, so the pedal acts more like an input to the ABS module requesting braking force rather than a direct hydraulic pressure request. Under normal operation, hydraulic brake pressure comes from the ABS module’s electric pump motor, not the driver’s foot, providing a consistent pedal feel.

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How to Diagnose Anti-Lock Brake System Issues

Tire Review Magazine

Another problem can be mechanical issues with the Hydraulic Control Unit – they’re rare, but they can happen. The post How to Diagnose Anti-Lock Brake System Issues appeared first on Tire Review Magazine. Valve seats can become stuck or not seat properly due to debris, corrosion, or contaminated brake fluid.

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The heroics of anti-lock braking systems

Tire Review Magazine

During normal braking, the pressure from the master cylinder passes through the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) unaltered. The wheel may start to turn as a result, but if the wheel doesn’t begin rotating, the outlet or dump valve opens to release the hydraulic pressure holding the wheel.

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BendPak founder Don Henthorn passes away

Tire Review Magazine

Two years later, QMA introduced a hydraulic tubing bender for muffler shops, and Henthorn was inspired to change the company name to match. Henthorn took his responsibility for the safety of millions of mechanics around the world very seriously and was committed to ensuring that BendPak produced superior products. “We