Passenger Compartment
Thrust Angle
The thrust angle is an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the rear axle’s centerline. It compares the direction that the...
The thrust angle is an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the rear axle’s centerline. It compares the direction that the...
In the newspaper comics section, there is a strip called Family Circus. Either you hate the strip for its sappiness...
Dial Indicator 101
How many catalytic converters can a battery-powered reciprocating saw cut from a dealer’s lot before the battery runs out? The...
How do you select the right brake pad for a vehicle? And, how do you select the right friction line...
generate more torque. More torque means more stopping power. Also, by using the floating caliper design instead of an opposing...
In 1994, I was working at major chain repair/tire shop in Birmingham MI, as a service writer. I had not...
Coupled Forces Why using less weight is not a shortcut In our July issue on page 26, the article titled...
Friction and Fiction “I would like a more aggressive or high-performance brake pad.” If you work at a typical shop...
The automotive repair industry beats national averages. I recently received the preliminary results for our 2006 industry survey and the...
