Some brake jobs can turn into headaches when small air bubbles get trapped within the caliper itself. To resolve the problem, you could pump the brakes over and over, or you could try this handy suggestion to free the air bubble and move on with the brake bleed process.
Anyone who’s turned wrenches knows at least one “spray ‘n’ pray” technician. Just keep throwing parts at the car until the Check Engine light goes off, right? But where does good intuition meet good guessing? What do you do when a flowchart suggests replacement of multiple parts? Is it OK to bypass labor in favor of parts if the parts cost less than a proper diag? Lem and Nick analyze all of the above in this video.
Want to make your vehicle last? Not sure how to talk to a shop about car repairs? Nick and Lemmy offer their five top recommendations.
Ready to grow your shop’s business with fleet maintenance, service and repairs?
Do you have a toolbox ready to go for repairs on the road? What do you keep in it?
Not so long ago, forced induction was mostly limited to high-performance sports cars and diesel trucks. Join Lemmy and Nick for a deep dive into modern forced induction systems and the parts that keep them running.
Learn how stop drilling can help to prevent cracks from propagating with a little know-how and a drill.
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