Last week, one of our readers asked us: my radio shuts off when brake is applied, what can I do? We had heard about this problem earlier, so we wrote an article about how to solve it. The radio of your car is the only thing that keeps you sane during never-ending traffic. It keeps … Read more
When you are doing brake repairs, changing your calipers is an important step. But do you have to bleed brakes when changing calipers too? Let us find out! Bleeding brakes is a crucial step and may not be as easy as it appears. We all have heard umpteen advice about bleeding the brake system when … Read more
When working on your Chevy, you’ll need an Allen wrench to remove caliper screws. But what size Allen wrench for Chevy brake calipers do you need? In this article, we will answer this and other questions related to your Chevy’s brake maintenance The Chevy is a vehicle that is a class apart. But even the … Read more
The parking brake is one component of the car that most people don’t think much about. Let’s learn where to connect parking brake wire, tricking the parking brake and bypassing the parking brake in the article below. Many things go into making a car, and one of the most important is the brake system. Without … Read more
What type of brake fluid does Harley Davidson use in their motorcycles? Should I use DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5? Is synthetic oil better? Answers to questions like these coming up in the article below. Harley owners often ask in forums about the kind of brake fluid that works well with their bikes. … Read more
Making sure that your brakes are well lubricated is important for your safety. But what grease to use on brakes is a crucial question, because only the right grease will make your brakes work efficiently. Find out everything about brake grease, and which one you should use here. You should always make sure that your … Read more
Have you ever wondered what does the sign no engine brake mean? Heavy vehicles such as trucks and trailers use engine brakes that are very loud. Suburban areas typically prohibit these kind of vehicles because of noise disturbance. Read on to know more. It’s common to see the no engine brake signs near the … Read more
When brake calipers wear out you need to push back the pistons using a C Clamp. But what size C Clamp for brake caliper do you need? Would a 4-inch clamp work, or do you need a larger one? Answers to this question coming up. I was working on my front brakes when I came … Read more
Brake retarders help increase brake efficiency of heavier vehicles. But then why are they prohibited in some areas? What does brake retarder prohibited mean and will I be fined for using them on my trailer or truck? Let us find out. Imagine you are driving a heavy vehicle like a truck or bus and moving … Read more
Air brakes are standard in most heavy-duty vehicles running on highways. But why are air brakes used on heavy vehicles but not lighter ones like cars and bikes? Let’s find out the real reasons behind the use of Air brakes. You must have experienced the loud hiss sound while travelling on a highway. These familiar … Read more