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21. THE PROS AND CONS OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
October 08, 2020
Anti-lock brakes have gone from being a rarity to one of the most common safety features found on modern automobiles. The premise behind anti-lock brakes, commonly known as “ABS,” is simple – it minimizes the likelihood of your brakes locking up during a hard stop. On slick roads and other hazardous...
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22. THE PROS AND CONS OF NICKEL-COPPER BRAKE LINES
October 08, 2020
You need new brake lines for your vehicle but choosing the best type can feel overwhelming thanks to the numerous options available. Not only do you have traditional steel brake lines, but also stainless steel, PVF-coated, and nickel-copper. Like any other material, nickel-copper brake lines have th...
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23. HOW TO TEST AND DIAGNOSE YOUR ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
September 08, 2020
Manufacturers have been putting anti-lock braking systems (ABS) on vehicles since the 1980s, but they weren’t mandatory until 2013. Every new vehicle must have ABS brakes. If you started driving in the ‘80s or 90s, you might remember your driver’s ed instructor telling you to pump the brakes if you ...
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24. HOW TO PROPERLY FLARE BRAKE LINE TUBING
September 08, 2020
For anyone replacing their own brake lines, knowing how to properly flare them is a must. Flared connections are essential for maintaining an airtight seal that keeps contaminants out of the brake system. The following gives a few tips on flaring your own brake line tubing.
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25. BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT: SHOULD I REPLACE THE FITTINGS AS WELL?
August 08, 2020
There are three ways to approach a brake line replacement job: buy a direct replacement brake line, use a pre-flared brake line, or invest in a brake line kit and make the whole thing yourself. With the first two, reusing the old fittings isn’t an option: the line comes with new ones. Use a brake li...
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26. HOW DO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WORK?
August 04, 2020
If you ever find yourself in a situation on the road where you need to come to an abrupt stop, you will be quite thankful for your vehicle’s anti-lock brake technology. This brake design empowers drivers to quickly apply the brakes without the wheels locking up. If modern-day vehicles did not have a...
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27. DIY BRAKE MAINTENANCE MADE EASY
July 03, 2020
Though some automotive mechanics want everyday people to think brake maintenance is an egregiously difficult challenge that takes a considerable amount of time, effort, and knowledge, the little-known truth is you can perform brake maintenance on your own. In particular, brake maintenance on older v...
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28. TESTING A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
June 29, 2020
Every year, manufacturers add new features to their vehicles to make them safer and more economical to drive. Wheel sensors are part of the ABS system, which keeps the brakes from locking up when you have to hit them hard. The wheel sensor also has additional functions including sensing the speed of...
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29. REPLACING AN ABS WHEEL SENSOR
June 08, 2020
You can find the ABS wheel speed sensor for your vehicle on the hub of your vehicle’s drive tire. The sensor has many functions, including the anti-lock braking system, traction control, and the vehicle’s wheel speed. If a wheel sensor fails, or fails intermittently, these systems may be affected, a...
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30. WHAT IS A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
June 08, 2020
Newer model cars have an anti-lock braking system (ABS) for safety purposes. There is an ABS wheel sensor located at the wheel hubs on a vehicle. Their function is to monitor the rotation of each wheel and to then override manual braking of the vehicle in wet or slippery conditions. The ABS sensor a...
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