HOW TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE Posted under Car Brakes New and experienced drivers alike are often confused about when and how to use the emergency brake. No wonder, because the name is misleading! This feature is not really designed or intended to be used in emergencies at all. It’s des...
Place the emergency cable in the retaining bracket and reattach the cable end in the equalizer bar. Adjust the emergency brake, leaving about one inch between the truck body and the cable. Do not overtighten. Both right and left rear cables replace the same way. Jack up the truck and remo...
The parking brake, frequently referred to as the handbrake, emergency brake, or e-brake, serves as a critical safeguard in automotive. It’s designed to secure your car, especially when parked on an incline, ensuring it doesn't inadvertently roll, potentially into the pathway of others. This ...
But, if you’re changing the rear brakes, you may need another special tool to compress the caliper because of the emergency brake. We detailed that in another article. While some cars will require the special tool, others, like Mazdas with the electronic emergency brake, require a convoluted...
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.
Semi-metallic pads may be composed of 50% metal or more, combined with other bonding materials. They are durable in construction but tend to benoisywhen used. In addition, the pads cause greater wear and tear on your brake rotors, resulting in your having to replace these more often. ...
The most common mistake do-it-yourselfers make when replacing disc brake pads is to just replace the pads. Rotors do not have to be resurfaced or replaced as long as they are in relatively good condition, reasonably smooth, flat and are not worn too thin. But some people just slap in ...
Brake system – adjust details regularly and timely replace brake pads and shoes, once the friction material of the latter is worn to 1/4 inch. Proper brake functioning is vital for safe vehicle operation, especially under heavy loads.
When it comes to start-stop car batteries, there are often many misunderstandings and erroneous assumptions. In the Battery Knowledge banner, we now have the answers - short, concise, simple and easy to understand. Read article The charging current voltage in start-stop cars ...
No. Super Cruise can’t drive the vehicle or replace your responsibility to be attentive and ready to take control at any time. Even when Super Cruise is engaged, you must remain attentive and act as a supervisor for the system. ARE THERE ANY CAMERAS OR SENSORS I NEED TO KEEP CLEAN FOR...