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.

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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. These systems can make corrections using the ABS hydraulic control unit.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 11, 2024

Pressing the bearing requires significant disassembly and force with an on-the-vehicle bearing puller or hydraulic press. A hydraulic press or bearing puller both have advantages and disadvantages. A hydraulic press requires that the knuckle is removed from the vehicle.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. These changes helped reduce cost while making the system more reliable. The core controls for most AWD systems are the ABS, traction control and stability control (which uses the ABS brake modulator to control traction).

Hydraulics 130

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Alex's Autohaus

APRIL 29, 2024

Managing two clutches would be next to impossible manually, however, these transmissions utilize a computerized system to hydraulically manage the shifts and clutch for you. Give us a call or schedule an appointment online today to secure your spot with our knowledgeable service advisors.

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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. These systems can make corrections using the ABS hydraulic control unit.

Service Advisor 130

Service Advisor Engineering Vehicle Mechanic 130