Go To Cars Home | Add to Favorites
A Little Rubber Hose--your Life Depends On It!
I won't go into details with this job, but I want
you to think about it.
Your brakes are very important. Your life depend
on them.
When you have to have brakes repaired on your
favorite vehicle, don't skimp.
Sure, it looks like all you need is a set of pads,
or shoes. But, if the pads or shoes are wore out,
what about the other parts?
I don't recommend having the rotors or drums turned.
I know, a lot of technicians will tell you that
you will have better braking if you turn them.
On the small cars with the removable rotors on the
front, I have had some turned, and then I had to
buy the customer a new set of rotors and pads!
For some reason, the little rotors seem to eat the
pads, after you have them turned.
They are not that expensive. Go ahead and replace
them if they are not usable. By that, I mean, if
the pads were down to the metal plate and rubbing
on the rotor.
Another thing to take into consideration is the
rubber line coming from the caliper to the metal
line that goes to the master cylinder.
If your vehicle is several years old, that line is
too.
Those lines tend to deteriorate inside. With the
heat from the outside air, and from the engine, and
the rotor when you apply your brakes, the fluid
gets rather hot.
If you don't replace those two lines on the front
you may have to replace a lot more parts.
The particles from the inside of the hoses will get
into the master cylinder and the caliper.
The master cylinder can cause a major malfunction
and not apply the brakes when you need them. See
the little child playing ball in the street?
If the particles get into the caliper, they can
cause it to "stick" in the outward position.
That could happen, and I've seen it, when you apply
your brake, and release them. Only thing, the
caliper doesn't release.
This causes the piston in the caliper to keep
pressure on the pads against the rotor.
It will cause the vehicle to pull to one side upon
braking. It will burn the pads before their time.
It will probably overheat the rotor and cause it
to crystallize, causing it to loose its braking
power even if you put new pads on it.
It can also cause extreme heat through the system.
Causing the grease in the wheel bearing to melt and
run off the bearings. Then you have a wheel bearing
to go out.
Is a $39 hose worth it?
Replace it the next time you have a major brake
repair.
Have the master cylinder and brake lines flushed,
and new brake fluid added every two or three years.
About the author:
Tommy has been in auto repair since 1970. He publishes
Bad Car Again for people who want to learn about their
favorite vehicle, and about things that do happen at
some repair shops.
Join the ezine: mailto:badcaragain@txucomnet?subject=join_ezineA1
Visit the site: http://www.badcaragain.com
Source: Article Directory
Parts Train Now Offers Exceptional Power Vision Towing Mirrors
Power Vision Towing Mirrors are revolutionary 6-way power towing mirrors that provide the safest, most convenient solution to rear view trailer needs for virtually any late model truck.The mirror has a significantly larger viewing area than the stock power mirrors, and has less vibration. In addition to the usual 4-way power adjustment, the new mirrors have a motorized in-out adjustment, which will move them close to the vehicle for non-towing use, or extend them outward six inches for towing.If your truck comes with factory installed mirror heating, Partstrain also offers heated versions of the mirrors for continued frost-free rear views.Other towing mirrors have substan...
In The Nick Of Time: Your Car’s Serpentine Belt
Recently, my friend called me from a roadside Dairy Queen in frenzy. His dad had been driving his Ford car down the highway and heard and awful noise. First, there was a squeal and then what sounded like a whip smacking the underneath of his hood. They weren’t sure what was happening, but after investigating, found that a black rubber belt was half-eaten off its pulleys. “Is the belt still on there?” I asked.“Well, half of it is,” he continued as if the world were ending. “My dad ripped the part that was h...
Top 9 Used Car Salesmen Tricks, And How To Avoid Them
One of the biggest moments in many people’s lives is driving off in their brand-spanking-new automobile. It’s an exhilarating feeling. It’s also a big moment because in that very instant, that brand-spanking-new car loses a big chunk of its value—the difference between the retail price you paid and the car’s wholesale value. That’s typically thousands gone in an instant.That’s why some car buyers choose to shop around for a used car. You save yourself that steep initial drop-off in value. More importantly, you get a car that runs just as well, is just as dependable, and looks and feels as good as that new car—that is, if you play your cards right.For if there is one pitfall of buying a used car, it’s the risk of buying a lemon, a junker—call it what you want, you get the point: the wrong car. Used...
|
 |
|
|
Cars - Transporting Your Exotic Car -
Exotic car transport is a growing branch of the car transport industry, a specialized field that includes auto transporters of custom-built automobiles, luxury cars, antique autos, exotic cars, and prototypes. Exotic car transport companies utilize state of the art satellite tracking and mobile phones to keep track of your vehicle every mile of the way. Secure and safe loading on custom built covered trailers with full lift gates and unique tie-down systems provide security without damage to your vehicle. Airtight sanitary environments and full air equipment for smooth and even travel are just some of the many special options available for shipping an exotic or special car. |  |
| Cars - High Performance Hubcaps Turning Around On Parts Train
Hubcaps are used to cover the lug nuts holding the 'hub' of the wheel on the axle. Those hubcaps are usually bolted on and smaller than 6" in diameter. Later designs that covered the completely metal wheel are called "wheel covers." The terms are now interchangeable. In today’s usage, hubcap can be used as a more generic term covering everything from center caps (covering only the lug nuts) to wheel covers that hide the whole wheel rim. Parts Train's Hubcaps are either made of plastic or metal. Most customers prefer plastic as it performs better as a wheel cover due to its lighter weight. Metal hubcaps are heavier and tend to come off due to centrifugal force. And the... | |
| Cars - Finding A Great Car Accessory
A car accessory is something you add to your car to make it look better and to add some style. Many people want a cool car accessory to accent their car. A car accessory can make your car look great. A car accessory can help you to personalize your car. Whatever your reason may be for purchasing a car accessory, you will surely enjoy doing it.A car accessory can often be pricy. But before we get into that kind of a car accessory, let's start with the cheaper ones. A cheap car accessory that many people enjoy is stickers. This car accessory can be a funny statement, a social cause, or an achievement. Another inexpensive car accessory is bobble heads. They are often of famous p... | |
| Cars - Synthetic Lubricants Mean Less Dependence On Foreign Oil Consumption
As big oil companies continue to grow bigger, foreigners are the ones who get most of the money. If you own a lot of oil stock you may be happy, but the rest of us can only grumble when we see prices jump higher at the pump. The gas station is the easiest way to see how the rising cost of oil affects us, but there are many hidden costs, too. Much of the world’s oil no... | |
| Cars - Mercedes Benz E55 Amg: World’s Fastest Wagon Matched By Top Notch Benz Replacement Parts From Parts Train
The new E55 AMG wagon packs power of 469 horsepower and 0-to-60 mph times of 4.6 seconds with its 5.5-liter supercharged AMG V8... | |
| Cars - Top 9 Used Car Salesmen Tricks, And How To Avoid Them
One of the biggest moments in many people’s lives is driving off in their brand-spanking-new automobile. It’s an exhilarating feeling. It’s also a big moment because in that very instant, that brand-spanking-new car loses a big chunk of its value—the difference between the retail price you paid and the car’s wholesale value. That’s typically thousands gone in an instant.That’s why some car buyers choose to shop around for a used car. You save yourself that steep initial drop-off in value. More importantly, you get a car that runs just as well, is just as dependable, and looks and feels as good as that new car—that is, if you play your cards right.For if there is one pitfall of buying a used car, it’s the risk of buying a lemon, a junker—call it what you want, you get the point: the wrong car. Used... | |
|
|
