Brake & Front End

09/12/2025

When drivers complain about vibration noise or shudder under load, the CV axle often takes the blame. It’s a logical assumption. After all, CV axles are among the most common wear components in the driveline, but sometimes the real issue lies deeper: the intermediate shaft.

Learn more in this episode of Tech Minute (sponsored by TrakMotive):

When drivers complain about vibration noise or shudder under load, the CV axle often takes the blame. It's a logical assumption. After all, CV axles are amon...

08/12/2025

If the circuit is compromised by an open or short, the increased or decreased resistance will cause the voltage to drop or exceed specifications. If the readings from the bias voltage tests are correct, the module provides voltage to the circuit for operation. If the readings are not in the predicted range, the module will not supply power, and will set a code and deactivate the ABS and stability control systems.

Read more about ABS stability control sensors in our story:

ABS or stability control systems in your car need to know a lot of information to carry out a correction.

05/12/2025

A shock or strut only has control over compression and rebound. But by controlling these two items, the suspension can control the contact patch of the tire as well as the attitude of the body under many different conditions.

Learn more in our story on active ride control: https://bit.ly/48ncdap

03/12/2025

As we enter the winter months in the snow belt ❄️ , most technicians know that they can expect to encounter many vehicles that have become victims of a curb strike or a pothole. What usually prompts the customer to bring it to a shop is an off-center steering wheel, pulling or a tire that has been knocked off the rim.

However, there are also the winter hits that contribute to a poor alignment angle. This customer will visit you in late March or early May, complaining that their tires are worn out or one tire has suddenly failed because the inner or outer edge has worn through.

Read more in our story:

This customer will visit you in late March or early May, complaining that their tires are worn out or one tire has suddenly failed.

01/12/2025

It's December, so it's time to talk winter maintenance. While removing or replacing a tire, follow these best practices to prevent TPMS sensor damage:

Winter tire changes tips: While removing or replacing a tire, follow these best practices to prevent TPMS sensor damage.

26/11/2025

The technician shortage won’t fix itself — but collaboration can.
In our latest Partnership Pathways episode, WrenchWay’s Jay Goninen shares the “why” behind their mission and the data reshaping how the industry supports techs.
Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/49OUevB

25/11/2025

Leadership looks different in Fairbanks, Alaska. 🌟 Doug sits down with Rebecca Levey, owner of Metropolitan Garage, to discuss how her philosophy of “authority as a position of care” transformed her shop and her team. From Emotional Intelligence training to a four-day work week, hear how Rebecca redefined success in a challenging market.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: https://www.tomorrowstechnician.com/building-trust-talent-rebecca-levey-blazes-trails-in-alaska/

24/11/2025

How much oil consumption is too much? Drivers, technicians, and even engineers have all struggled with that question, because oil consumption is a critical metric for the health of the engine.

How much oil goes through every thousand miles is critical, because that oil that either makes it past the piston rings or through the intake valve, thanks to the positive current case ventilation system, has to end up somewhere. It can burn and then cause carbon deposits inside the combustion chamber, or it could even poison and contaminate the catalytic converter.

For more, watch our latest Tech IQ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbDeGYMmews

21/11/2025

FCS gave visitors to its booth at AAPEX 2025 a close look at how the company approaches ride control. We took a look at the FCS Auto Parts booth to get a feel for the products they were showcasing at the expo. Take a look here:

FCS gave visitors to its booth at AAPEX 2025 a close look at how the company approaches ride control. Take a look in this video.

19/11/2025

You may go through some inspection forms that say a torn or ripped boot on a ball joint or tie rod end is grounds for replacement of the entire unit. What’s the reason for this? It may look perfectly fine, there may be no play, but what we’re talking about is the integrity of the joint and the internal surfaces.

Learn more in the latest Maintenance IQ video: https://bit.ly/3K9PE0B

10/11/2025

What makes a technician stand out? We went to the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year and asked the competition's finalists themselves.

Watch the full video with everything the techs had to say here: https://bit.ly/4nAHJHz

05/11/2025

Packed house at the Import Vehicle Community's Networking Reception at the AAPEX Show last night! Thanks to the Auto Care Association for hosting.