Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Whether you’re servicing a pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a luxury sedan with hydraulic dampeners, these systems have faced their fair share of criticism from technicians over the years. Active shocks and struts can change compression and rebound on the fly using hydraulic, magnetic, or air-ride systems.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Automotive Tire Technician Training and Development Automotive Tire Service (ATS) The ATS program focuses on passenger and light truck tire service, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and professional-grade techniques. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines. 5-8 : Seattle, WA Sept. 23-26 : Columbus, OH Oct.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Automotive Tire Technician Training and Development Automotive Tire Service (ATS) The ATS program focuses on passenger and light truck tire service, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and professional-grade techniques. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines. 5-8 : Seattle, WA Sept. 23-26 : Columbus, OH Oct.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

Over the next few decades, many ideas and applications were used by both militaries and truck/automotive manufacturers. Today there are traditional air systems as well as air-over-magnetic and air-over-hydraulic. Be sure to follow manufacturer’s procedures for servicing these systems or selling them to your repairer customer.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2024

Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines, the program equips professionals with advanced skills, TIA said. The Advanced Earthmover Tire Service 200 level class offers specialized training in service truck operation, equipment lifting, hydraulic tool operation, and more. Key dates and locations for CTS Inst.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 8, 2024

It could be a Chevy pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a Mercedes S-Class with ABC hydraulic dampeners. These systems include hydraulic, magnetic and air-ride systems. The torsion bar is controlled by hydraulic pressure using a hydraulic servomechanism.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2024

Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) guidelines, the program equips professionals with advanced skills, TIA said. The Advanced Earthmover Tire Service 200 level class offers specialized training in service truck operation, equipment lifting, hydraulic tool operation, and more. Key dates and locations for CTS Inst.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. About WIX Filters ® Since 1939, WIX Filters ® has been an innovator in filtration products.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Dodge uses a similar design on its full-sized trucks that has clips on to the ears of the pad. This abutment clip has a metal finger that pushes the pad away from the rotor.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Dodge uses a similar design on its full-sized trucks that has clips on to the ears of the pad. This abutment clip has a metal finger that pushes the pad away from the rotor.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

According to the company, all AP Pro Series lifts include an air-electric workstation, multiple sets of adapters, and adapter storage racks to service a wide range of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. The patented triple-telescoping nested swing arms retract and extend, reaching manufacturer-recommended lift points on more vehicles.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ask the technician who was struck hard by a truck when a front swing arm let loose, dropping the front end on his shoulder. 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.”

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RepairSmith

MAY 28, 2024

Brake Fluid Replacement Frequency : Every 3 years or 50,000 miles, depending on manufacturer recommendations. Purpose : Fresh brake fluid maintains proper hydraulic pressure in the braking system, ensuring responsive and effective braking, while also ensuring fluid is topped-off.

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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. On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. But, some manufacturers specify the use of a drum diameter gauge to set the proper gap between the drum and shoe.

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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. On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. But, some manufacturers specify the use of a drum diameter gauge to set the proper gap between the drum and shoe.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Each AP Pro Series lift comes well-equipped with an air-electric workstation, multiple sets of adapters and adapter storage racks to service a wide range of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. The frame cradle pads are used when lifting heavy vehicles like trucks and SUVs by the frame.

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Hollenshades Auto Service

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The alignment angles of a car or truck do not just change randomly for no reason. Loads in the rear of a car or truck can cause changes to caster and camber. The alignment angles defined by a vehicle manufacturer are usually tuned for a specific ride height. Late-model vehicles also may use hydraulic bushings.

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RepairSmith

AUGUST 23, 2024

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vs. aftermarket parts: OEM pumps are durable and made of superior-quality material compared to aftermarket parts, so they cost more. New vs. refurbished pump : A new power steering pump is costlier than a rebuilt pump. While rebuilt pumps are affordable, they usually have a shorter lifespan.

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Hollenshades Auto Service

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Steering Linkages RACK AND PINION: With the exception of some trucks and large vans, most vehicle steering systems are rack and pinion. As the shock absorber compresses or expands, a piston inside moves through oil or hydraulic fluid. The other linkage systems include parallelogram, cross-steer, and Haltenberger.

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