Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Some brake pad manufacturers bond the friction material to the backing plate with adhesives. To correct this kind of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspect the hydraulic brake system and caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot for damage, respectively.

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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 17, 2024

This will help you create a repair plan that restores the frame to the manufacturer’s specifications. Pulling involves using specialized jigs, clamps, and hydraulic pulling systems to exert controlled force on the bent frame sections. These tools ensure precise measurements and a clear understanding of the repair requirements.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 12, 2025

Automotive lifts are essential tools that revolutionize how mechanics approach vehicle maintenance. Improved Ergonomics for Mechanics Working at an optimal height reduces physical strain on technicians. This ensures the safety of both mechanics and vehicles. Enhanced workshop aesthetics. Limitations: Higher installation costs.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 10, 2025

It controls fluid flow for smooth gear shifts and works with solenoids , sensors, and hydraulic circuits to automate shifting. Type of valve body : Your vehicle may have an electronic or hydraulic valve body, which can impact the price. Align the new valve body correctly and tighten the bolts to manufacturer specifications.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Demand Index subscriptions are available for purchase by eligible automotive aftermarket manufacturers. Users can expect more Annual Unit Volumes for Demand Index product groups to be released monthly. A subscription is required to access the new product line data.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the late 1980s, many cars now had wide front tires and it was difficult to route hydraulic lines from the engine bay to the front of the vehicle and the rack. Many of the first systems were electro-hydraulic with a electric motor powering a hydraulic pump. This technology eventually made its way to cars and even trucks.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 26, 2025

OEM vs. aftermarket car parts : OEM (original equipment manufacturer) CV joints will cost more than aftermarket ones, as the former are more durable and perform better. Additional repairs: If other components, such as wheel bearings or CV axles, are damaged, the mechanic will include their costs in your expenses.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There were three different trouble codes that would set, which were manufacturer codes: 2A32, 2A37 and an eccentric 2A45.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 22, 2024

Some brake manufacturers have even developed eco-friendly brakes that are better for the environment. Understanding Hydraulic Brakes There are two main braking systems when it comes to motorcycles and powersport vehicles: mechanical braking systems and hydraulic braking systems. Racing takes that danger to the extreme.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The truth is that the springs, shocks and struts are some of the vehicle’s most mechanically engineered and tested components. Shops and shock manufacturers have struggled with a recommended replacement interval for shocks and struts for over 50 years. Some shock manufacturers also use multi-weight oils that work like motor oils.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 30, 2023

When the spool valve has torque applied to it, the openings get larger to apply more hydraulic force. Another piece of advice given by some OEMs and replacement part manufacturers is to clean or even replace the reservoir. Most tensioners have a dampener mechanism inside or connecting to the arm. This also creates heat.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

When changing gears, this electro-hydraulic valve controls transmission fluid flow using speed sensor data and input from the transmission control module (TCM). Repair complexity: If the solenoids are integrated into the valve body, your mechanic will remove the entire component for replacement, which may take two to four hours.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 31, 2024

Your braking system consists of brake pads, rotors, calipers, and hydraulic fluid. They’ll measure the thickness of your brake pads, confirming they meet the manufacturer’s minimum specifications. Top Off Fluid : If the fluid level is low, top it off with the manufacturer-recommended brake fluid type.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 19, 2024

Most later-model vehicles with a manual transmission use a hydraulicsystem consisting of the clutch master cylinder, hydraulic hoses, the concentric slave cylinder and the concentric slave cylinder bearing to actuate the clutch. Clutch problems can occur at almost any mileage and for a wide variety of reasons.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

Most later-model vehicles with a manual transmission use a hydraulicsystem consisting of the clutch master cylinder, hydraulic hoses, the concentric slave cylinder and the concentric slave cylinder bearing to actuate the clutch. Clutch problems can occur at almost any mileage and for a wide variety of reasons.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 30, 2025

Universal joint sizes : The larger a u-joint is, the more material is required to manufacture it, which increases the parts cost. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vs aftermarket parts: OEM parts are pricier since they offer better durability. Remove the u-joint using a hydraulic press or the hammer-and-socket method.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 9, 2023

806 words can’t cover how this physical proximity wireless access would work or the obligations of the OEM to make mechanical information available. They are not told the brakes must use disc brakes or hydraulics. If a vehicle with drum brakes and mechanical linkages can stop within the mandated distance, it passes the test.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There were three different trouble codes that would set, which were manufacturer codes: 2A32, 2A37 and an eccentric 2A45.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 1, 2024

Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment. In 1977, he oversaw construction of the company’s first new building, a 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Moorpark, California. BendPak” was born.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 1, 2024

Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment. In 1977, he oversaw construction of the company’s first new building, a 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Moorpark, California. BendPak” was born.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 3, 2024

Lift manufacturers have also started designing low-rise and mid-rise lifts specifically for EVs. Once you have the vehicle at the appropriate service height, be sure to relieve the hydraulic pressure by lowering it onto its mechanical locks before getting to work.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 3, 2024

Lift manufacturers have also started designing low-rise and mid-rise lifts specifically for EVs. Once you have the vehicle at the appropriate service height, be sure to relieve the hydraulic pressure by lowering it onto its mechanical locks before getting to work.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

Lift manufacturers have also started designing low-rise and mid-rise lifts specifically for EVs. If you’re changing tires or doing other work where a mid-rise lift is sufficient, make sure the lift you choose has long enough frames or platforms to reach the manufacturer.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Parts quality: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts are usually more expensive than aftermarket options. So, get a mechanic to fix your car at the first sign of a torque converter issue to avoid exorbitant repair bills. However, they offer better quality and durability than the aftermarket parts.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches.

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Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 130

Hollenshades Auto Service

AUGUST 23, 2024

It serves as a lubricant for the moving parts within the transmission, helps to cool the transmission, and facilitates the hydraulic functions necessary for smooth gear shifting. Change Fluid at Recommended Intervals Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for transmission fluid changes.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The days are gone when transmissions were purely mechanical and hydraulic and all you really needed was a set of high-pressure gauges to check line pressure and a vacuum gauge to check the engine’s intake vacuum and the integrity of the vacuum modulator. The topology for these networks is typically a loop.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Many CVT fluid manufacturers have a recommended temperature range to check and set the level. Just like an automatic transmission, pressure readings can confirm the mechanical operation of the actuators, the accuracy of the pressure sensors and if there are any internal leaks.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. This will seat the parking brake cables and allow the auto adjuster in the parking brake mechanism to correctly tension the parking brake cables. The parking or emergency brake has to perform two distinct jobs.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. This will seat the parking brake cables and allow the auto adjuster in the parking brake mechanism to correctly tension the parking brake cables. The parking or emergency brake has to perform two distinct jobs.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, power steering failure in an electric or hydraulic power steering system can make normal steering challenging and risky. Go slow, keep a strong grip on the wheel, and get to a mechanic or call a mobile one for help. How Do I Keep the Power Steering in Good Shape? Can You Drive Without Power Steering ? Look for signs of a leak.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform go back to the 2006 A5.

Electricity 130

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5.

Electricity 130

Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics Electronics 130

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5.

Electricity 130

Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics Electronics 130

AutoSuccess

AUGUST 19, 2024

I find loose nuts, loose anchor nuts and hydraulic fluid leaks. On older units, I’ll find frayed cables, broken bolts on swing arms, lift stops that are not working, and hydraulic leaks.” The inspector should check all the inspection points required by the lift manufacturer and ANSI/ALI ALOIM: 2020 Standard for Automotive Lifts.

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Master Mechanics

AUGUST 19, 2023

Yet, like any complex mechanism, it’s susceptible to malfunctions and issues that can hinder its seamless operation. It’s a multifaceted assemblage of sensors, actuators, hydraulic components, and software algorithms that collaborate in real-time to deliver a driving experience that adapts to varying road conditions and driver preferences.

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