Tech Tips

What is “brake fade” and how can it be prevented?

Brake fade presents itself in ways that feel similar to that of a worn-out brake pad. With brake fade, stopping power will return, although not always to the same extent once the problem has been addressed.

Tips for Counter Pros: Answering Brake Pad FAQs

As you know, issues with front brake rotors will feel like a shaking of the steering wheel when pressure is applied to the brake pedal.

How to Identify and Repair Brake Fluid Leaks

Identify and repair brake fluid leaks with these considerations.

Repairing Lost Pedal Pressure Within Your Braking System

Learn about brake hydraulics and the most commonly under or misdiagnosed causes of pedal pressure and how you should fix it.

Identifying and Preventing Warped Rotors

Brake rotors play a critical role in stopping the vehicle safely. How does rotor warping happen, what are the side effects and how can you prevent it?

Installation Procedure: Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator Kits

Installation procedure for how to install an ADVICS Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator Kits. Always consult the manufacturer's vehicle-specific service manual for reference.

How to Diagnose Brake Noise Issues

Brake noise is the most common reasons for customers to visit the shop. Vibration, ‘morning sickness’ and contamination can all be causes of brake noise.

How to Detect Signs of Worn-Out Brake Pads

Ensuring a vehicle’s braking system is in working order is crucial to your customers’ safety. So, a thorough assessment of the vehicle’s brake pad wear is a must.

Considerations for Counter Professionals When Recommending Brake Pads to Electric Vehicle (EV) Owners

As you know, issues with front brake rotors will feel like a shaking of the steering wheel when pressure is applied to the brake pedal.

Top Tips: Brake Jobs for ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

Performing brake service on vehicles equipped with ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems can now require additional steps to ensure brakes are in working order.

Troubleshooting and Mitigating Brake Rotor Problems

As you know, issues with front brake rotors will feel like a shaking of the steering wheel when pressure is applied to the brake pedal.

Brake Pad and Disc Rotor Replacement Procedure

Brakes play a vital role in maintaining road safety. In this video, we will explain how to replace brake pads and rotors in 10 steps.

Troubleshooting: Brake Pad Backing Plate Rust

What to do when your brake pad backing plate is rusting. Here is a helpful list of likely causes and solutions.

Troubleshooting: Seized Caliper

What do you do if your car is being pulled to the side when brakes are applied? Here is a helpful list of likely causes and solutions.
Brake squeal loud noise

How to Address Brake Noise Issues

You’re familiar with one of the most common reasons customers bring their vehicles into the shop: unpleasant noise emitted when they press down on the brake pedal.

Troubleshooting: Brake Pad Brake Noise

What to do when a squeal or squeak can be heard when brakes are applied? Here is a helpful list of likely causes and solutions.