Got a weird noise, shimmy, or other unpleasantness coming from your disc brakes? Before you start throwing money at the problem, step one is to pull your wheel off and check things out. But what do you look for? This video from the brake brains over at Raybestos will show you how to visually inspect
If you need to replace or install a brake master cylinder, you’re going to have to “bench bleed” it before bolting the assembly to your firewall. That’s because, due to the angle at which the master cylinder sits when installed, bubbles can become trapped in an un-bled master cylinder’s fluid passages. To make matters worse,
When it comes time to add brake fluid to your brake system, you’ll do it at the master cylinder. But it’s not as simple as topping off the reservoir and calling it a day. There will usually be a “Max. Fill” line marked on the master cylinder, and it’s there for good reasons. In today’s
Big cars need big brakes. While a common drag car might weigh 2,400-2,800 pounds, today’s street-strip machines can easily weigh more than 3,500 pounds. Often these heavy, fast cars tax the rotors, and the thin drag race-only pieces can become cracked or warped due to excess heat. Plus, the small, drag race-style calipers can flex at the
Learn the basics of how your master cylinder bore size affects braking performance and pedal feel by watching this four-minute Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. The boys at Summit Racing will try not to bore you. Welcome back to Summit Racing Quick flicks, today we are going to address some frequently asked questions about
According to the brake geniuses at StopTech, the following are the six primary factors that affect your vehicle’s brake feel. 1. Brake hoses Optimum pedal firmness cannot be achieved with the stock fabric reinforced rubber flexible hoses which swell under pressure—decreasing pedal firmness while increasing both pedal travel and brake system reaction time. The first
Summit Racing recently put together an A-to-Z glossary of camshaft and valvetrain terminology, which covers everything from advance to valve margin. OK—so, it’s more like an A-to-V glossary, but you get the idea. It includes everything you need to translate the complex language of cam manufacturers into something you can understand. It’s a valuable tool
Brakes. No other system on your vehicle can cause so much frustration, yet be as vital to your safety. You can spend hours chasing leaks, noises, pulls, and other assorted brake maladies, only to have them crop up again. Fortunately, the brake experts at Bendix can give you a hand diagnosing and correcting your brake
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