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Ridewell adds Bendix ADB22-LT disc brake
Ridewell Suspensions (Springfield, Missouri) tested and approved the new, lighter Bendix ADB22X-LT disc brake for use with Ridewell five-inch and 5.75-inch axles.
How to Check Disc Brakes
You should check disc brakes and disc brake linings every 10,000 miles — more often if your brakes suddenly start to squeal or pull to one side, or if your brake pedal flutters when you step on it. Don’t confuse the fluttering with the normal pulsing of ABS brakes when they’re applied in an emergency …
Tools and tricks for trouble-free disc braking
Disc brakes are fantastic, but when incorrectly set up or badly maintained they can also prove to be a royal pain. Thankfully, most
How To Replace Disc Brake Pads
How to replace the rear brake pads on a 00' Ford Expedition yourself.... Even if you dont have an expedition the process and concepts are all generally the s...
How the braking system works
Diagnose braking problems. Spongy feel/increased pedal travel? Find leaks in your braking system. This illustrated guide covers top problems with brakes.
How Often Do I Need to Change My Brake Fluid?
Brake fluid is as vital to stopping a vehicle as engine oil is to keeping it going, but it doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. The recommended intervals for changing brake fluid are all over the board depending on the manufacturer, from as often as every two years to never. Really.
When to Use Your Emergency Brake
If you were asked when you should use your emergency brake, the most obvious answer would most likely be "in an emergency," it's right there in the name!
How to Check and Add Fluid to Your Automatic Transmission
Your car's automatic transmission system is one of several hydraulic systems in your car. To maintain your system, you must check the transmission fluid periodically to make sure there is enough fluid of sufficient quality available for...
Do You Need To Change Your Brake Fluid?
Auto mechanic for the last 49 years, Scotty Kilmer, shows you how to find out if your brake fluid needs changing. Often, it really doesn't need changing, and...
Wondering If You Need New Brakes?
The Cottman Man Blog: Unsure if you need new brakes or not? Read on to learn how to identify brake issues and tell if your brake system is working properly!
Car Brakes for Dummies: 5 Things You Should Know
Understanding your car brakes means being more knowledgeable about your brake system during your next trip to the shop.
How To Bleed Your Brakes
Follow these simple steps to get the job done right.
How to Brake and Stop a Car in the Shortest Distance
Braking is a lost skill. With so many cars having anti-lock brakes (ABS), many people just slam on the brakes without making any other necessary adjustments. If you want to know how to brake and stop your car in the shortest distance...
What to Do When Your Brake Light Comes On
The first thing to check, and by far the most common reason the light comes on, is kind of a "duh" moment.
Quick Tips: How to Protect Your Brakes in the Rain
Rainy day? After you drive through a big puddle, tap your brake pedal lightly to dry the rotors.
Why are My Brakes Grinding?
Grinding Brakes We’ve all heard it—that grinding noise when you hit the brakes. What exactly does that noise mean, however, and what causes it? There are many reasons as to why your brakes are grinding, but no matter the reason, it’s always important to fix the issue as soon as possible to avoid vehicle damages and accidents. So, …
How to Repair Your Car's Brake Line
Brakes are very important to your car, probably at the top of the list. If the lines become brittle or cracked, they need to be replaced.
How To: Brake Something
Brakes are one of the more difficult areas of tuning inthe world of RC. There are multiple factors that come into play.
3 Smart Tips for Brake Pad Replacement
Anything out of the ordinary is a reason to see if your car is in need of a brake pad replacement.
BRAKES: How They Work
Brakes are the unsung heroes of performance. Everybody loves going fast, but slowing down is important too. There’s disk brakes, vented...
How to Check Brake Fluid
Check your car’s brake fluid to make sure the corrosion inhibitor hasn’t worn out. It protects the steel brake lines from rust.
