Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Some brake pad manufacturers bond the friction material to the backing plate with adhesives. To correct this kind of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspect the hydraulic brake system and caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot for damage, respectively.

Hydraulics 100

Hydraulics Mechanic Vehicle Brake Repair 100

RepairSmith

JULY 1, 2025

Slipping gears: If your vehicle shifts unpredictably or feels like it’s struggling to stay in gear, the transmission system could be overheating and losing hydraulic pressure. Use fresh transmission fluid : Always use the manufacturer-recommended fluid to ensure proper cooling and protection.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Manufactured by South Korean supplier Mando, the suspect parts in question are referred to as ABS module by Hyundai and HECU by Kia, HECU as in hydraulic electronic control unit. Given the number of vehicles and recalls, the Office of Defects Investigation has opened an audit. continue reading. )

Vehicle 98

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Brake & Front End

JULY 15, 2024

Some brake pad manufacturers bond the friction material to the backing plate with adhesives. 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.

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Hydraulics Mechanic Vehicle Brake Repair 246

Auto Service World

MAY 3, 2025

The automotive industry relies on precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing. Understanding how injection molding works and its significance in automotive manufacturing can provide insights into why it remains indispensable. One of the most critical processes enabling these requirements is injection molding.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

Over the next few decades, many ideas and applications were used by both militaries and truck/automotive manufacturers. Seals, air lines and electronic components are also subject to wear and tear. Today there are traditional air systems as well as air-over-magnetic and air-over-hydraulic. These systems vary greatly.

Hydraulics 130

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Unlike traditional hydraulic power steering systems, EPS utilizes electric motors and electronic control units to assist the driver in steering the vehicle. Electric power steering systems are designed to be more energy-efficient compared to their hydraulic counterparts.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics 52

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Some vehicles are even using the valves in the ABS module to electronically retract the pistons.

Hydraulics 130

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Some vehicles are even using the valves in the ABS module to electronically retract the pistons.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle Engineering 130

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves.

Hydraulics 130

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Manufacturing Vehicle Management 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 3, 2024

You can purchase a new guide at autolift.org and there is even an electronic version you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer. Lift manufacturers have also started designing low-rise and mid-rise lifts specifically for EVs. Another source of information is the first responder sheet.

Vehicle 130

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Brake & Front End

JULY 3, 2024

You can purchase a new guide at autolift.org and there is even an electronic version you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer. Lift manufacturers have also started designing low-rise and mid-rise lifts specifically for EVs. Another source of information is the first responder sheet.

Vehicle 130

Vehicle Hydraulics Manufacturing Electronics 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

You can purchase a new guide at autolift.org and there is even an electronic version you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer. Lift manufacturers have also started designing low-rise and mid-rise lifts specifically for EVs. Another source of information is the first responder sheet.

Vehicle 130

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The days are gone when transmissions were purely mechanical and hydraulic and all you really needed was a set of high-pressure gauges to check line pressure and a vacuum gauge to check the engine’s intake vacuum and the integrity of the vacuum modulator. The topology for these networks is typically a loop.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. But, some manufacturers specify the use of a drum diameter gauge to set the proper gap between the drum and shoe. The parking or emergency brake has to perform two distinct jobs.

Electronics 100

Electronics Mechanic Vehicle Hydraulics 100

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. But, some manufacturers specify the use of a drum diameter gauge to set the proper gap between the drum and shoe. The parking or emergency brake has to perform two distinct jobs.

Electronics 100

Electronics Mechanic Vehicle Hydraulics 100

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The level system control module mounted in the trunk connects to the Sensor Electronic Control Module using a FlexRay data bus. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB.

Electricity 130

Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics Electronics 130

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The level system control module mounted in the trunk connects to the Sensor Electronic Control Module using a FlexRay data bus. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB.

Electricity 130

Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics Electronics 130

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The level system control module mounted in the trunk connects to the Sensor Electronic Control Module using a FlexRay data bus. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB.

Electricity 130

Electricity Vehicle Hydraulics Electronics 130

Advanced Technology Institute

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Agreement Includes the Use of 31,000-Pound Wheel Loader on Campus ATI is pleased to announce a new partnership with Liebherr USA (LUS), one of the largest construction machine manufacturers in the world. It’s a very sophisticated machine that has extensive electronic and computer guided control systems.

Hydraulics 52

Hydraulics Preventative Maintenance Electronics Manufacturing 52

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

The Automotive Lift Institute’s lifting points guide includes the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lifting points for many popular EV and HEV vehicles. You can purchase a new guide at autolift.org and there is even an electronic version you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle Manufacturing Hydraulics Electronics 52

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

The Automotive Lift Institute’s lifting points guide includes the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lifting points for many popular EV and HEV vehicles. You can purchase a new guide at autolift.org and there is even an electronic version you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle Manufacturing Hydraulics Electronics 52

AutoSuccess

JUNE 19, 2024

You can purchase a new guide at autolift.org and there is even an electronic version you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer. Lift manufacturers have also started designing low-rise and mid-rise lifts specifically for EVs. Another source of information is the first responder sheet.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle Hydraulics IT Manufacturing 52

Hollenshades Auto Service

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Bushings Hydraulic bushings have chambers and valves to help absorb vibration and change the angles under certain conditions. Some manufacturers are using the subframes as a deformable structure that absorbs energy in a crash. Active Suspension Look for more electronically controlled shocks and struts.

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Master Mechanics

MAY 9, 2023

It’s crucial to regularly check and top up the transmission fluid to the manufacturer’s recommended level and address any leaks promptly to avoid low fluid levels. Faulty Transmission Solenoid The transmission solenoid is an electro-hydraulic valve that controls the flow of transmission fluid and regulates gear shifting.

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Master Mechanic Transmission Repair Auto Repair Mechanic 40

Brake & Front End

AUGUST 8, 2024

It could be a Chevy pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a Mercedes S-Class with ABC hydraulic dampeners. These systems include hydraulic, magnetic and air-ride systems. The torsion bar is controlled by hydraulic pressure using a hydraulic servomechanism.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle Electricity 130