U.S. investigators have spent years trying to figure out why the brakes on thousands of U.S.-made trucks and SUVs were failing without warning. Brake failures were behind at least 107 crashes last year and there is data illustrating that up to two million vehicles could be affected. Finally, after four years of study, the National Highway Traffic […]
This video from NHTSA advises NOT to pump your brakes if you experience brake line failure due to corrosion. This is WRONG. Pumping the brakes replaces lost fluid and generates more braking pressure so the vehicle can be brought under control. ABS only “pumps the brakes” when it senses that a wheel could lock or […]
Well, there will be no recalls on GM vehicles for brake line corrosion. But we do get this nifty advisory form NHTSA. I have some problems with the advice given. First, When the brines are dry they do the least amount of damage. When they are activated by water the oxidation process kicks into high […]
Phoenix Systems BrakeShot is like 5-Hour Energy for brake hydraulics. It is a brake fluid enhancer designed to fight corrosion induced by the harmful effects of copper. BrakeShot uses DOT guidelines and is specifically formulated to retard copper corrosion in the braking system. BrakeShot prevents sticking calipers, ailing master cylinders, and other ABS braking troubles brought about […]
Starting in the 1960, many cities started a “bare pavement policy” when it came to treating the roads. Before this policy change, snow on the road would be plowed away and either grit or cinders were thrown on the roads. Thanks to more idiots driving, the only way to keep roads moving is to use […]
Subaru of America is recalling 198,900 model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia that were […]
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America is recalling 3,564 2012-2014 model-year Reach van chassis because their brake light switches may be bent and susceptible to failure or corrosion, Automotive Fleet reports. To fix the problem, dealers will apply a protector and a waterproof cover with an extension harness. Owners will receive this service free of charge. […]
Phoenix Systems BrakeShot is like 5-Hour Energy for brake hydraulics. It is a brake fluid enhancer designed to fight corrosion induced by the harmful effects of copper. BrakeShot uses DOT guidelines and is specifically formulated to retard copper corrosion in the braking system. BrakeShot prevents sticking calipers, ailing master cylinders, and other ABS braking troubles brought […]
According to various Government agencies and industry sources, counterfeiting is estimated to cost the industry $12 billion in lost sales annually and as many as 200,000 lost jobs. But some customers expecting Ford pads are getting counterfeit pads bearing the Ford trademark. Counterfeit parts are not designed, engineered and tested to meet the same quality […]