* Issue : Out-of-Round Brake Drums* Description : Out-of -round brake drums are often caused by extreme temperature changes during normal braking. An out-of-round drum may look okay to the naked eye, but it can cause gabbing, pulling, and pedal pulsations.* Solution : Rear Drum Brake Repair
Where do you feel the vibration when braking ? Through the seats Read More »
* Issue : Warped Brake Rotors* Description : A warped brake rotor can be caused by excessive heat or improper wheel lug nut torque. If you feel a pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal, check the rotors for runout and parallelism (thickness variation). Pedal pulsation is normal on vehicles with ABS when the ABS
Where do you feel the vibration when braking ? Not sure Read More »
* Issue : Loose or Worn Front End Component* Description : Loose or worn suspension components will affect vehicle handling and wheel alignment. Loose wheel bearings and worn bushings can cause vibrations, pulling, and increased tire wear.* Solution : Suspension Inspection
When do you feel the vibration ? When accelerating from a stop Read More »
* Issue : Front Wheels Out of Balance (Wheel Weight Fell Off)* Description : Wheel balance can affect the ride of your vehicle, if the wheels are out of balance you may be experiencing a vibration feeling or vibration noise when driving, and sometimes its even stronger at highway speeds. Wheel balancing is done to
When do you feel the vibration ? Constantly when traveling at higher speeds Read More »
* Issue : Loose or Worn Drive Belt* Description : A serpentine belt is a rubber belt that is driven by pulleys connected to the engine, the belt then runs motors and pumps that are necessary to help keep your vehicle running. When your serpentine belt begins to make noise or is noticeably worn or
When do you hear the squeal ? All the time Read More »
* Issue : Brake Pad Wear Indicator is Contacting Rotor* Description : The brake pad wear indicator is a metal tab attached to the brake pad. When enough of the friction material is worn away, the wear indicator will contact the rotor and make a squealing sound.* Solution : Brake Inspection * Issue : Brake
When do you hear the squeal ? When stopping Read More »
* Issue : Loose or Worn Drive Belt* Description : A serpentine belt is a rubber belt that is driven by pulleys connected to the engine, the belt then runs motors and pumps that are necessary to help keep your vehicle running. When your serpentine belt begins to make noise or is noticeably worn or
When do you hear the squeal ? Only when I start the vehicle Read More »
* Issue : Faulty Power Steering Pump* Description : Power steering pumps fail due to low fluid and normal wear.* Solution : power steering pump, power steering rack, power steering hoses. Once you have located the source of the leak you will need to replace that component. * Issue : Loose or Worn Drive Belt*
When do you hear the squeal ? Only when turning Read More »
* Issue : Brake Pad Wear Indicator is Contacting Rotor* Description : The brake pad wear indicator is a metal tab attached to the brake pad. When enough of the friction material is worn away, the wear indicator will contact the rotor and make a squealing sound.* Solution : Brake Inspection * Issue : Brake
When do you hear the squeal ? Only when the vehicle is moving Read More »
* Issue : Loose or Worn Front End Component* Description : Loose or worn suspension components will affect vehicle handling and wheel alignment. Loose wheel bearings and worn bushings can cause vibrations, pulling, and increased tire wear.* Solution : Suspension Inspection * Issue : Uneven Tire Pressure* Description : Tire pressure is often overlooked but
What do you feel ? Drifts — Gradual movements to one side. Read More »