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
It’s time to debunk some brake rotor myths. Myths that, on the surface, seem to make sense in many cases. But ultimately, believing these myths won’t resolve actual brake system problems. These myths can hurt an automotive technician’s ability to diagnose common brake problems and solve them effectively. This is why people complain about taking their
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