Brakes

his father insisted that he drive it back over to my house because the brakes were somewhat shoddy. He parked it over to the side of my driveway and left it there. For the next 3 months, I discovered what car repair was. Luckily older cars like the 1962 Bel Air were very easy to work on. I started with the brakes. I knew a little bit about them from helping one of my neighbors work on his classic 1967 Chevrolet pickup's brakes. The mechanical system was nearly identical, but I still didn't…

nearest shoulder or safe place. The engine will still race, and you will have both power steering and brakes, meaning neutral is the best solution if possible. 5. If you are unable to shift into neutral, turn off the engine with the key, but do NOT remove the key or the steering will lock with no control at all. Turning off the key is a last resort, and will turn off power steering function, and power brakes. The vehicle will be extremely hard to steer and control. Be prepared to put some…

The developments of technology continue to advance the performance, efficiency and safety of vehicles available today. These advancements of car safety technology enable to save more lives. This article will compare the safety features of a 2011 Hyundai Getz S TB and a 2009 Holden Astra CD. Both cars are in a similar price range but which car is better when it comes to safety. The safety features that are to be reviewed include; seat belts, air bags, anti- locking break system (ABS), crumple…

Brake fluid, coolant and power steering fluid levels should be checked with every visit. Filters and Exhaust System Exam Most car owners know about the engine filter, but most don't know that there are other filters in the car like the in-cabin filter…

traffic. Many people have had someone cut them off while trying to turn out of an intersection or while changing lanes have to slam on the brakes. What they do not see is the human errors cause a traffic jam, otherwise known as a ghost jam. When a ghost jam happens it causes everyone behind the vehicle that they are driving to have to quickly get on their brakes which could possibly cause an accident. The decrease in traffic will help out in fuel economy and time that it takes…

Wheel bearings play very important in the suspension of a vehicle. Drivers can easily locate them in the hub assembly where wheels and brakes are attached. The bearings enable the wheel to rotate and as a result turn freely as the vehicle travels. Most cars have both outer and inner bearings in all wheels. The following is a close look at these bearings that will definitely let you understand fully what they are as well common bearing issues and how they are diagnosed. Basics of car bearings…

the two cars had some problem with their handling. According to Wright, “The ever reserved Brits came out of their shells, and both Autocar and Motorgave good marks but didn’t care for the Mustang’s low gearing, drum brakes or its behavior on wet roads.” (9). Ford did offer a disc brake version of the Mustang which did handle much better. Chevrolet’s Camaro faced a similar problem. Wright states, “As mentioned earlier, the Camaro’s major design fault was its rear axle and single leaf spring…

The windshield is your window to the road outside your car. Proper maintenance of this essential car component gets less attention than other auto parts such as the tires and brakes. A windshield in good condition not only allows you to see and react to the outside environment, it protects you from flying road debris and provides structural strength to your roof should you experience a rollover accident. As Knoxville auto accident lawyers, we want to bring to your attention four windshield…

Autonomous cars have the ability to provide many benefits such as reducing the number of road accidents, nevertheless, vehicle crashes will happen so who is responsible for the liability? Legislators are reviewing this subject and the many legal and liability issues that come with Autonomous vehicles. There are many companies that are developing this technology which covers public transportation, personal automobiles, and tractor trailer vehicles. As cars are evolving, liability is becoming an…

Most people think driving a manual transmission is difficult. However, it’s not much different from an automatic. On a manual you have three pedals, your gas, brake, and clutch. On an automatic you have two pedals, your gas, and brake. The only difference is that on a manual, is that you have to manually put the car into gear, when driving an automatic, you only have to put the shifter into what option you want it in. On an automatic you have your three most used options like park, reverse, and…