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Preventing Master Cylinder Damage During Service
Problem: "No pedal" condition after brake pad replacement or foot bleeding a vehicleCause: The primary cup seals operate in a small area in the master cylinder bore. The area where...
Preventing Master Cylinder Damage During Service
Problem: "No pedal" condition after brake pad replacement or foot bleeding a vehicleCause: The primary cup seals operate in a small area in the master cylinder bore. The area where...
Vanishing Brake Fluid
Problem: Brake fluid loss with no external leaks visible - customer will comment on having to add fluid periodically but visual inspection of vehicle will yield no source of the...
Vanishing Brake Fluid
Problem: Brake fluid loss with no external leaks visible - customer will comment on having to add fluid periodically but visual inspection of vehicle will yield no source of the...
Brake Fluid Contamination
Problem: Brake fluid contaminated with petroleum based fluid (i.e. power steering fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid)Cause: Untrained person topped off master cylinder with fluid other than brake fluid. Brake rubber...
Brake Fluid Contamination
Problem: Brake fluid contaminated with petroleum based fluid (i.e. power steering fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid)Cause: Untrained person topped off master cylinder with fluid other than brake fluid. Brake rubber...
Brake Fluid Level
Problem: Brake drag immediately after brake job is performedCause: While there are many causes of brake drag there is one cause that frequently takes place immediately after having a brake...
Brake Fluid Level
Problem: Brake drag immediately after brake job is performedCause: While there are many causes of brake drag there is one cause that frequently takes place immediately after having a brake...
Steps to a Quality Drum Brake Job
Problem: Rear drum brake comebacksCause: Not following the proper steps to ensure a quality rear drum brake jobSolution: When performing rear drum brakes follow the necessary steps to ensure a...
Steps to a Quality Drum Brake Job
Problem: Rear drum brake comebacksCause: Not following the proper steps to ensure a quality rear drum brake jobSolution: When performing rear drum brakes follow the necessary steps to ensure a...
Rear Axle Seals Leaking
Problem: One or both rear axle seals leaking on vehicles equipped with vented axlesCause: Rear axle vent plugged not allowing expanding gases to vent. The expanding gases cause the rear...
Rear Axle Seals Leaking
Problem: One or both rear axle seals leaking on vehicles equipped with vented axlesCause: Rear axle vent plugged not allowing expanding gases to vent. The expanding gases cause the rear...
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