Mon.Nov 07, 2022

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Why Do Alignment Angles Change?

Hollenshades Auto Service

The alignment angles of a car or truck do not just change randomly for no reason. A relationship between both internal and external forces results in the altering of a vehicle’s suspension geometry. Each of the principal alignment angles, measured at all 4 corners of the vehicle, capture the state of health of its steering and suspension systems. Simply adjusting without considering why such movements are needed can result in an improper alignment and a possible comeback.

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Four Ways to Make Brakes Last Longer

Hollenshades Auto Service

Anyone who’s ever worked as a car mechanic has seen what happens when people forget to replace the brake pads and brake hardware at the intended time. Sometimes the pad is worn so badly that the metal plate has slipped off the caliper, causing it to overextend and lock the wheels. Sometimes the piston shatters in the caliper. Sometimes, the pad is completely worn and there’s nothing against the rotor except the piston, caliper, and a terrible grinding noise.