Brake & Front End

MAY 9, 2024

Anyone who works on brakes should be familiar with basic hydraulics and the various components that make up the hydraulic portion of the brake system. It converts the force exerted on the brake pedal by the vehicle’s driver into hydraulic pressure to apply the brakes. The cure is to replace the master cylinder.

Hydraulics 183

Hydraulics Preventative Maintenance Mechanic Service Advisor 183

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Some technicians and service advisors might try to replace only one unit at a time to get the customer back on the road. The problem is that most technicians, drivers and service advisors see a shock and strut as a low-tech device. So far, we have discussed only mechanical valving of shocks and struts.

Service Advisor 130

Service Advisor Engineering Vehicle Mechanic 130

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. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s. Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 130

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Some technicians and service advisors might try to replace only one unit at a time to get the customer back on the road. The problem is that most technicians, drivers and service advisors see a shock and strut as a low-tech device. So far, we have discussed only mechanical valving of shocks and struts.

Service Advisor 130

Service Advisor Engineering Vehicle Mechanic 130