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3 Common EV Brake Issues and How to Solve Them After Automotive School

Automotive Training Centre

Look out for False Low Brake Fluid Alarm After Automotive School As learned in automotive school , many EVs utilize a hydraulic braking system similar to traditional cars, but with a twist. As per hybrid and electrical mechanic training, an EV’s low brake fluid warning can be false.

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How To Succeed During Your Apprenticeship After Diesel Mechanic Training

CATI

Transitioning from the controlled environment of a classroom to the bustling setting of a repair shop can be exhilarating and challenging for diesel mechanics. As a diesel mechanic apprentice, gaining a deeper understanding of diesel engine components, electronic systems, and hydraulics is paramount.

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Reading The Brake Pads For Safety And Profit

Brake & Front End

To correct this kind of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspecting the hydraulic brake system and the caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot damage, respectively. Mechanical attachment of the friction material can give an extra layer of safety.

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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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Valve Train Noise – Where Is It Coming From ? – Is It Bad ?

Danny’s Engineportal

Each valve utilizes, a valve spring that returns it to its, original closed position. Valve train noise, is usually due to excessive clearance, between two internal engine parts. So, if a valve spring has broken [.] The post Valve Train Noise – Where Is It Coming From ? – Is It Bad ? appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.

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AWD and ABS Services

Brake & Front End

Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. Many of these AWD systems were able to utilize the brakes and sensors in the wheel ends to better control wheel slip. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. So, what happened?