There are the lines, which run from the parachute to the container through a pair of thick straps called the risers. Most modern parachutes have five sets of lines called the A-lines, B-lines, C-lines, D-lines and brake lines. There is the AAD, also known as the automatic activation...
Why, When, and How to Check Brake Fluid Why do it? Regular checks are a great way to make sure you’re maintaining optimal fluid levels. This is crucial to brake responsiveness and, therefore, the safety of you, your passengers, and any pedestrian or vehicle you encounter on the road. ...
Project One custom program Want to custom cherry pick the perfect components and colorways for a road bike as unique as you? The only limit is your imagination. Get startedSee inspiration Do I need a women’s road bike? Trek bikes are designed to work equally well for everyone. This gives...
I still remember the first time I had to put a double-flare on a hard steel line. My dad and I were doing a brake job on our 1987 Suburban. The rear hard line for the wheel cylinder had rusted up and the nut was stripped. We had no choice but to cut it off and make a new ...
Brake and gear cable passage tool How to Build a Mountain Bike from Scratch (Step by Step) Building a bike starts with choosing the components for the assembly. Let’s take it a step by step. Step 1: Choosing the Components If you are wondering how to build an error-free MTB, you ne...
There've been times—usually when we're halfway through relocating a snowbank with our hands—that we've declared that we'd pay $500 for a snow shovel. The better solution is to throw one in your car before you leave, along with a bag of salt and a tow strap. ...
Brakes are your car’s most important safety system (after you, the driver). Before ice and snow put your brakes to the test, make sure to get your brakes and brake fluid checked. Replace brake pads if necessary, so you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even on slippery winter roads....
Active Brake Assist uses the sensors installed in the vehicle to register whether there is a risk of collision with vehicles ahead, crossing or oncoming. In the event of an impending collision, the system can warn the driver visually and acoustically. If the driver’s br...
These systems were quickly followed by technology that allows cars to self-park by sizing up a free spot and automatically steering into it, with the driver only controlling the accelerator and brake pedals.5Mercedes-Benz took autonomous driving even further when they introduced Drive Pilot, which...
Make sure the lines are far enough into the reservoir as to not suck in air. 2. Make sure the brake bleed tubes are down inside the fluid reservoir and fill the brake master with brake fluid to just under the full line. The idea is you don't want these tubes to suck air in when...