When it’s time to replace your brake rotors, you’ll undoubtedly find that there are tons of aftermarket options, particularly if you are interested in increasing the performance (and aesthetics) of your braking system. The most common types of aftermarket rotors … Continued
Although modern brake systems have reached a high level of sophistication, the hydraulic brake systems present on most vehicles rely on hydraulic pressure being transmitted to the brake calipers through a network of small-bore lines and pipes in order to … Continued
Replacing brake pads is one of the most common repairs that DIY mechanics perform. For one, the procedure is relatively straightforward. Additionally, although the process is relatively straightforward, the savings in labor and parts are often substantial relative to a … Continued
Pretty much all modern gasoline and diesel powered vehicles today have transmissions (although some electric vehicles do not), which allow the car to use multiple gears. A transmission capable of shifting through multiple gears affords modern vehicles several advantages. First … Continued
Much of the efficiency of modern suspension systems, and by extension, the handling characteristics of modern vehicles depends on how well the steering rack performs. Steering racks are also safety critical components, and although they are not usually prone to … Continued
The coolant hoses that carry coolant to and from the engine are critically important parts of any engine’s cooling system, but as with many other critically important systems and components, coolant hoses are also the subject of fierce debates. One … Continued
Although distributors on modern vehicles have largely been supplanted by electronic ignition systems that are managed and controlled by the Engine Control Unit (ECU), many older, custom, and race engines still depend on a distributor to deliver ignition sparks to … Continued
Glow plugs are essential components on any diesel engine, and it would be fair to say that without fully functional glow plugs, it would be impossible to start a diesel engine in cold weather. In this article, we cover basic … Continued
Camshaft position sensors generate much of the baseline data that many other engine management functions depend on, and as such, the failure of one or more camshaft position sensors often means that a vehicle won’t run at all. Within this … Continued
Torque converters are integral parts of the drive trains on automatic vehicles, and although most torque converters are designed to last the life of the vehicle, mechanical failures of internal parts can necessitate the replacement of a torque converter on … Continued