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Overheated Brake Pads
Brake pads need to be lubricated periodically, or they’ll stick in the holders. When that happens, they can start to…
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How To: Replacing Rotors with Bearings
Most cars these days have the rotor separate from the hub and bearing, but some trucks and older vehicles use…
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How To: 1987-1991 Ford F-250/F-350 Front Brake Calipers
I recently did a brake job on my truck, and found that the calipers are attached differently than on newer…
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My Truck: Seized Caliper
Ever since I bought my truck, a 1990 Ford F-250, the brakes sounded bad when stopping. It would sound like…
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Broken and Leaking Brakes
A first generation Honda CR-V came into the shop with a scraping noise in the rear. It was coming from…
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Breaking Brake Pad Material
Recently I had a car in the shop for its yearly state inspection. It had a few problems, but probably…
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The Civic Brake Line Ordeal
Back in March my dad’s 2001 Honda Civic developed a leak in one of the brake lines. The ensuing repairs…
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No Caliper Bolts
Another car came in for a complaint of an unusual noise. I drove it around the parking lot and clearly…
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No Pad Left
Sometimes you have to wonder how a customer either didn’t notice a problem, or didn’t care enough to get it…
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My Car: Sprung Drum Brakes
Rarely a dull moment with my car, which isn’t surprising given that it’s a 1997 Civic with over 200,000 miles.…
