Sents theirs been some questions about brakes I thought I'd pass this along
just incase somebody might find this helpful.
Ron
And now for today's tip...
CAUSES OF BRAKE FAILURE--PART 5 OF 6
Heat and wear cause pulsation of the brake pedal. Heat and mechanical
wear thin out the brake rotor or drum, which causes warping. This
warping translates into a pulsation (up and down motion) of the brake
pedal when the brakes are applied. In this case, remachining or
replacement is the answer. However, make sure you have the brakes
checked carefully for wear if they're pulsating. When they get to this
point, they are usually worn beyond their serviceable life, and
replacement is usually in order.
Clicking noises during braking have been a problem ever since disc
brakes came on the scene. The disc brake pads are held in place by
pressure from the caliper against the brake rotor. It's somewhat of a
loose fit. The factory installs "anti-rattle" devices to stop movement
of the brake pads, which stops the clicking noise. These devices are
made of spring steel. Over time, they become brittle and break,
allowing the brake pad to ride loosely in its seat and causing
rattling and/or clicking during braking.
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Over the past 27 years, Tom Torbjornsen has been an automotive
technician, an auto service manager, the manager of a tire and auto
service center, and the owner of an automotive tool and equipment
business.
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And now for today's tip...
CAUSES OF BRAKE FAILURE--PART 5 OF 6
Heat and wear cause pulsation of the brake pedal. Heat and mechanical
wear thin out the brake rotor or drum, which causes warping. This
warping translates into a pulsation (up and down motion) of the brake
pedal when the brakes are applied. In this case, remachining or
replacement is the answer. However, make sure you have the brakes
checked carefully for wear if they're pulsating. When they get to this
point, they are usually worn beyond their serviceable life, and
replacement is usually in order.
Clicking noises during braking have been a problem ever since disc
brakes came on the scene. The disc brake pads are held in place by
pressure from the caliper against the brake rotor. It's somewhat of a
loose fit. The factory installs "anti-rattle" devices to stop movement
of the brake pads, which stops the clicking noise. These devices are
made of spring steel. Over time, they become brittle and break,
allowing the brake pad to ride loosely in its seat and causing
rattling and/or clicking during braking.
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Over the past 27 years, Tom Torbjornsen has been an automotive
technician, an auto service manager, the manager of a tire and auto
service center, and the owner of an automotive tool and equipment
business. Immersed in the crossfire between the automotive industry
and the motoring public for years, Tom saw a need for a way to educate
the consumer; so in 1991 he decided to start a radio program: The Car
Show With Tom Torbjornsen. You can hear the show on the Web at
http://www.carshowtomt.com/
by clicking on the Listen To The Show icon. You can send e-mail to Tom
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