Q. I have a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and I’ve been told the rear disc brakes need to be cleaned of rust and lubricated every 15,000 miles, because of the weather and salt. Is this true or is the dealer ...
The automotive experts at Goodyear Brakes released a useful guide for drivers to take better care of their vehicles during winter. The guide offers tips and solutions for assessing the health of ...
Even if you've been diligently replacing brake fluid every year or two, there will come a time when you'll need to disassemble the calipers for a bit of up-close TLC, not the kind they get at the end ...
Regardless of what type of vehicle you drive, properly functioning brakes are vital to your safety and performance. But before working on your brakes, you need to properly clean them first. This is ...
In September 2016 I bought a brand new BMW 530D M sport. It was a big purchase for me. After around 6-7 months I noticed surface rust on the brake calipers (braking performance is fine). I mentioned ...
Brake rotors are nothing new — the technology was popularized in motorsport throughout the early 1950s, on models such as the Le Mans-winning Jaguar C-Type, before being introduced to mainstream ...
Q. My three-year-old Toyota Highlander has 33,000 miles and is still under warranty. The front disc brakes were all rusted, and the dealer said the brake rotor needs to be changed. Apparently, this is ...
This article was published 14/01/2005 (6870 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. QUESTION — Is there a way to avoid the rust that accumulates on rotors when a vehicle is put away ...
Q During an inspection at the dealership, my 2006 Hyundai Sonata, with disc brakes on all wheels, was found to have the left-rear brake metal-on-metal with 31,000 miles of mostly tollway driving. The ...
Drivers who live in the tri-state area and other places where salt is used to clear roads of snow and ice are being urged to wash the undersides of their vehicles based on a years-long federal ...
In this video, we guide you through the process of painting brake calipers using spray paint. ### What You Will Learn: - **Materials Needed:** - Red brake caliper paint (12 oz.) - Primer - Automotive ...