Category: Braking
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Pulsation Frustration
From StarTuned A topic intimately related to rotor wear is pedal pulsation, a condition that seems to continue to grow. It tends to repeat, too. The car may go out of your shop with nice, smooth braking action, but in a distressingly high percentage of cases, it shows up at your door again within a…
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TSB for Land Rover Braking
Have squealing noise from front brakes on your Land Rover? Read this technical bulletin for more information.
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TSB from Zimmermann
Troubles with squeaky brakes? Download the .pdf to learn more. This link directs to Zimmermann’s FAQ page for you to learn more about their products and quality! https://www.otto-zimmermann.de/en/service/faq/
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TSB: Brake Rotors Treated With Zinc Dust Spray Paint
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mUYWE555Ctv3mU4LVunBG37AWW6D1UT2/view?usp=sharing
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Top 10 Brake Pulsation Questions
What causes runout?Rotor runout can be caused by several things: variations in manufacturing tolerances, sloppy resurfacing procedures, a buildup of rust and corrosion between the rotor, hub and wheel, and uneven torque on the lug nuts. What else can cause pulsation problems besides the rotors? Loose wheel bearings will cause the rotor to tilt in…
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Tips for Avoiding Brake Problems
The following are some tips and instructions taken from various brake engineers, manufacturers, and installers over the years to help avoid any issues with brakes. For a free guide to prevent and diagnose brake problems just ask a counterman. The 5 Easiest Ways to Avoid Brake Pulsation: Clean the hub and rotor mating surfaces until…
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Warped Brake Rotor Myths
Thorough explanation from a brake engineer why people think they have warped rotors but actually don’t. warped rotors myths