Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

Many vehicles were no longer equipped with limited slip and Torsen differentials at the axles. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. If the vehicle is in snow or mud, it can control the traction with the brakes so the differential acts like it is locked. So, what happened?

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Alex's Autohaus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Power steering is now offered in a few different ways; hydraulic, electrical, and more recently, drive-by-wire. On nearly all vehicles, there is a steering column connecting the steering wheel to the wheels themselves using a system called a rack and pinion. Hydraulic steering is not without flaws though. What is Power Steering?

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From 2016 to the present day, South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia issued no fewer than 16 recalls over the anti-lock brake modules fitted to 6,383,145 vehicles. 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.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Roll bars, also known as sway bars or anti-roll bars, are responsible for controlling body roll when a vehicle goes around a turn. When a vehicle goes around a turn, the weight will transfer from one side to the other, compressing the outside suspension. How do they do this?

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Brake & Front End

JULY 15, 2024

It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the vehicle to like-new condition. Every vehicle has a “minimum wear specification” for the brake pads, a number typically between two and three millimeters. For some calipers and vehicles, tapered wear is normal. Never take rust or corrosion lightly.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 27, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would mean they were probably going down hill.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the vehicle to like-new condition. Every vehicle has a minimum wear specification for the brake pads, a number typically between two and three millimeters. For some calipers and vehicles, tapered wear is normal.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 25, 2024

The concept of using a torque converter, oil pump, planetary gear sets, clutches, bands and a computer-controlled hydraulic valve body to transmit torque and to change gear ratios is relatively simple. The difference between the speeds of the impellor and turbine is called stall speed.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would mean they were probably going down hill.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With even the most basic vehicles having more than 10 modules connected to hundreds of circuits, there is always a possibility that wires can get crossed. Bias Voltage As vehicles have become more advanced, circuits and sensors have become more sensitive. This check takes less time than waiting for a fuse to melt.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 10, 2025

It controls fluid flow for smooth gear shifts and works with solenoids , sensors, and hydraulic circuits to automate shifting. Type of valve body : Your vehicle may have an electronic or hydraulic valve body, which can impact the price. Add the recommended type and amount of fluid as per the vehicles specifications.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In this video, let’s discuss these new technologies and what ABS (anti-lock braking systems) and ESC (electronic stability control) have to do with ADAS performance. Later, ESC, first known as roll-over mitigation, was introduced to prevent vehicle rollovers during braking. Today, both ABS and ESC are standard features in vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

Have you ever loaded up your vehicle with some really heavy stuff in the trunk and the front of the vehicle was pointed toward the moon? That’s because the springs in the rear of the vehicle were not designed to carry that much extra weight. This has been an issue ever since suspensions were added to vehicles.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Electric power steering (EPS) has become a game-changer in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike traditional hydraulic power steering systems, EPS utilizes electric motors and electronic control units to assist the driver in steering the vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

The sign a vehicle might have this option will be washer jets on the front bumper. Bushings: The MINI uses four hydraulic bushings. In the front, the hydraulic bushing is located at the rear of the control arms. In the rear, the hydraulic bushing mounts the trailing arm to the body. These mounts can leak when they fail.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 3, 2024

Most HEV and EV vehicle repairs are not those done to battery packs or electric motors. And if you can’t lift a vehicle without damage, you will not be able to unlock this service opportunity in this growing segment. If a battery pack is impacted or punctured, never guess where or how to pick up a vehicle.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Anti-Drag Systems Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system. 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.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Anti-Drag Systems Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system. 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.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 3, 2024

Most HEV and EV vehicle repairs are not those done to battery packs or electric motors. And if you can’t lift a vehicle without damage, you will not be able to unlock this service opportunity in this growing segment. If a battery pack is impacted or punctured, never guess where or how to pick up a vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 19, 2024

Most HEV and EV vehicle repairs are not those done to battery packs or electric motors. And if you can’t lift a vehicle without damage, you will not be able to unlock this service opportunity in this growing segment. If a battery pack is impacted or punctured, never guess where or how to pick up a vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

So keep this in mind when you’re selecting the brake fluid for the vehicle. So you may need to go with an alternative brake fluid for a vehicle. So keep this in mind about the wet and dry boiling point when you’re selecting a brake fluid for the vehicle or you’re recommending it to the customer. I’m Andrew Markel.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The exception to this rule is vehicles with electronic brake distribution. ESC systems add software and sensors like yaw, steering angle and even control of the throttle to keep the vehicle under control. This will release or bleed off the hydraulic pressure that is holding the wheel. The wheel might start to turn.

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Auto Service World

MAY 3, 2025

After a calculated cooling period, hydraulic ejector pins release the dimensionally stable part, completing cycles that can take as little as 15-30 seconds while maintaining tolerances within 0.005 inches for critical automotive applications.

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The NAPA Network

MARCH 6, 2024

Low Transmission Fluid Your automatic transmission relies on hydraulic fluid pressure to operate. If you are lucky, your vehicle has a transmission fluid dipstick so you can easily check the fluid level according to the instructions in the owner’s manual. Below is technical expertise on “Why is my automatic car not shifting gears?”

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

Aside from the general proportions, the Ridgeline is a different vehicle made in a different plant. The parking brake and hydraulics are where you’ll find any service issues. To perform the adjustment, lift the vehicle. ABS Assist The Ridgeline has electronic brake distribution and brake assist.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2024

First, it must be able to hold the vehicle on an incline. Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. Self-Adjusting Pedals and Levers Some vehicles will have a self-adjusting parking brake that does not adjust the cables at the wheels, but at the parking brake pedal.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

First, it must be able to hold the vehicle on an incline. Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. Self-Adjusting Pedals and Levers Some vehicles will have a self-adjusting parking brake that does not adjust the cables at the wheels, but at the parking brake pedal.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of these items can be diagnosed and replaced while the transmission is still in the vehicle. But with today’s electronic controls, you need to use a scan tool, scope and a multimeter. On some vehicles, the information is often found in a separate Transmission Control Module (TCM) or Body Control Module (BCM).

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In the past 20+ years, 4MATIC has become an option on every vehicle Mercedes-Benz sells. Those of you who reside south of the rust belt won’t necessarily see many 4MATIC vehicles coming through your shop, except of course for certain high-horsepower AMG models which come with AWD as standard.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The 09G can be found in a variety of Volkswagen FWD vehicle platforms produced after 2003. Whenever any conditions change within the hydraulic circuit, such as the valve body or solenoids, adjustments to the system may be necessary. As a reference, the time elapsed between each peak is 3.33 milliseconds.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 3, 2025

NOTE: Modern vehicles typically use EPS systems. However, if you have an older vehicle, it may have a hydraulic power steering system, which uses a power steering pump , steering hose, power steering fluid , and a steering gear. When this happens, the system may shut down or work poorly, making it harder to steer the vehicle.

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CATI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As a diesel mechanic apprentice, gaining a deeper understanding of diesel engine components, electronic systems, and hydraulics is paramount.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many vehicles were no longer equipped with limited-slip differentials. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. If the vehicle is in snow or mud, it can control the traction with the brakes so the differential acts like it is locked. Instead, they were equipped with open differentials.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many vehicles were no longer equipped with limited-slip differentials. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. If the vehicle is in snow or mud, it can control the traction with the brakes so the differential acts like it is locked. Instead, they were equipped with open differentials.

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TransTec

JANUARY 1, 2020

As electronic power steering (EPS) continues to grow as a segment of the power steering industry, drivers will inevitably need to bring their vehicles in for service from time to time.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. Adaptive Air Suspension and Struts The air ride system on most Audi MLB vehicles is not a stand-alone system.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. Adaptive Air Suspension and Struts The air ride system on most Audi MLB vehicles is not a stand-alone system.

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