The last thing any motorhome or RV operator wants to experience is the panic of pressing the brake pedal (service brake) and not having any stopping power. Because motorhomes and RVs use an air system to activate the brakes, an air brake test should be conducted every time you get behind ...
Check out this handy list of suggestions that ought to help you better assess the vehicle you take on a test drive. It's time to go beyond kicking the tires.
Cut to a length allowing it to be wedged in between the steering wheel and the full application foot brake pedal, this length of wood will apply the brakes, allowing the technician or the driver to conduct a walk-around to listen for air leaks and visually inspect tubing and connections for...
Park your car on a flat, level surface to prevent rolling when the vehicle is jacked into the air. Raise the hood of your vehicle and spray the master cylinder with a liberal coating of spray brake cleaning solution. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe themaster cylinderclean. This will...
You may have to perform spacewalks to accomplish the mission objectives. This will involve getting into a space suit and going through depressurization procedures in the airlock. When your mission objectives have been accomplished, it will be time to return to Earth. Let's look at this process...
nerve. Bobsleds weigh hundreds of pounds. Thedriverandbrakemanon a two-person team (and the crewmen orpush athletesin four-person teams) have to get the bob moving from a complete stop. They have to run as fast as they can, then jump inside the bob before the first curve [source:...
You may have to perform spacewalks to accomplish the mission objectives. This will involve getting into a space suit and going through depressurization procedures in the airlock. When your mission objectives have been accomplished, it will be time to return to Earth. Let's look at this process...
Make sure to winterize your car early enough so when winter does come, you’ll be ready. Here you will find 13 key tips about everything winter-related – from changing a tire and batteries to antifreeze.
Back to top Perform routine maintenance Nothing can replace good old routine maintenance when it comes to making your car last longer. By sticking toyour car’s maintenance scheduleoutlined in your car’s owner’s manual, you’re...
First things first, your tires will most likely need air. Make sure to fill them up to the appropriate pressure; this will be written on the side of your tire. Spin your tires to make sure they pass cleanly through your brakes, fenders and forks without rubbing. Watch the wheels as they...