There are two types of braking systems; the disc brakes and drum brakes. Almost all newer vehicles have the disc braking system because it is more heat resistant and does a better job of slowing the wheels down. Brake drums and shoes represent the classic braking system which was used in older vehicles. However, there … Read more
Brake pads may be small components of your braking system, but they are very important components. Without functional brake pads, they would not be able to adequately create the friction against your brake rotors that allow your vehicle to slow down. This means that you will likely get into an accident and cause all kinds … Read more
You might be driving along in your vehicle and suddenly notice that it will pull too much to the left or right side as you’re driving along or apply the brakes. This can be a scary thing because you may not be able to steer the vehicle back to its original position in time. It … Read more
All mobilized vehicles contain a braking system in them. They will use either a drum brake or disc brake to slow down the vehicle on command. With disc brakes, brake pads apply pressure to a rotating disc (rotor) to slow and stop a vehicle. In a drum brake, the slowing mechanism relies on brake shoes … Read more
Every vehicle has a suspension system that is attached to its wheels. Since the suspension is also connected to the rest of the vehicle, this allows the wheels and their tires to move the vehicle as they’re rotating. When you purchase a new car, a wheel alignment has already been done to it. This means … Read more
Anyone who drives a vehicle with a gasoline engine should understand the importance of spark plugs. These are the parts which create the spark that ignites the air and fuel mixture in the internal combustion chamber of the engine. What some may not realize is that spark plugs don’t last forever. Each time a spark … Read more
Ever find yourself wondering if you should get a limited slip or locking differential for your next vehicle? Whether you’re looking for better performance, improved off-road capability, or safer winter driving, your choice of differential makes a huge impact. Let’s look at the differences between these two systems so that you can make the right … Read more
The exhaust system does two things for your vehicle. The first thing it does is converts all those toxic gases produced from the internal combustion process into less toxic gases. The second thing it does is it releases those gases through the tailpipe so that they can leave the engine and exhaust system. These gases, … Read more
Hydraulics are used to provide functionality to the brakes of vehicles. Each wheel of a vehicle is going to have an individual brake built into it. These brakes typically consist of a brake pad which creates friction against a brake rotor in order to slow down the vehicle. All these braking functions are controlled through … Read more
Constant-velocity joints, also known as the CV joints, assist in the process of allowing power from the transmission and driveshaft to be transferred over to the wheels of a vehicle. More specifically, constant-velocity joints allow this to happen through the variable angles which exist between the driveshaft and the wheels. That way, the rotational speed … Read more