Brake Noise Problems Without the Brakes Applied What could cause brake noise even when the brakes are not applied? Often brake noise will not change when the brakes are not applied and the sound will change with the speed of...
What Is the Brake Friction Curve? The curve for different friction compounds can define its application. In this video we look at the study of tribology and how brake torque is influenced by temperature. The curve for different friction compounds...
Brake Rotor Safety Inspection If there is any cracking, it can result in a structural failure of the rotor. It might not look like it, but a brake rotor is one of the most stressed components on any car or...
Where Should the Brake Pad Wear Sensor Go? We cover where the sensor needs to be positioned. Depending on the application, the brake pads will have mechanical or electronic wear sensors. But, where should the sensor go? In the case...
How to Tell If a Brake Pad is Ceramic or Semi-Metallic? Color is no longer an indicator of the friction material. Don’t judge a brake pad on just the color of the friction material. Not all dark grey friction materials...
The ADVICS Commitment to Cutting-Edge Technology Hear how ADVICS properly honors its OE heritage while highlighting a commitment to cutting-edge technology and consistency in products. It's all in the new branding campaign, you can see for the first time here.
Worn Brake Pads Say A Lot Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them. Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a...
Do I Need a Scan Tool to Replace the Read Brake Pads? Find out the importance of using the tool to adjust the parking brake after replacement. From Buick to VW, almost every domestic and import automaker have an electronic...
Adaptive Cruise Control and Brake Pads Watch this Tech Minute to help with your next repair on adaptive cruise control vehicles. In this video, Andrew Markel discusses the importance of using high-quality brake pads for vehicles with adaptive cruise control....
How to Get Rid of Brake Rotor Corrosion? One of the most common conditions of corrosion on the surfaces of the brake rotor. With more people forced to stay at home due to the covid-19 pandemic, vehicles are setting for...
