Brake & Front End

15/09/2025

We know that the steering wheel should return to center when turned in either direction, thanks to the caster angle. While you and I know this, and we know why it works, our customers likely can’t say the same. They simply expect the wheel to return to center because it always has before. So, if their vehicle starts to exhibit signs of memory steer, it can really catch them off guard.

For more, read our story here:

Memory steer is a phenomenon in which the steering wheel fails to return to center after completing a turn.

12/09/2025

The nucleus of ADAS is the integrity and the alignment of the front and rear suspension. The inputs to the modules, and the module outputs that control steering, braking, and warning indicators, are based on the assumption that the vehicle is riding straight and true.

For more, read our story:

When diagnosing ADAS or performing alignment, be aware that procedures performed on one system can have a direct impact on another.

11/09/2025

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09/09/2025

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27/08/2025

Do you know all the details that will help you with ADAS and alignment? Thrust angles? Ride height? The setback of the front wheels? What OEMs recommend?

If you need a refresher, read on:

If you look at the ADAS calibration procedures from any OE, they will say an alignment should be performed before setting up targets.

26/08/2025

Be sure to check out this month's digital edition of ShopOwner, featuring stories from Brake & Front End! You can view the digital edition here (BFE content starts on page 55): https://bit.ly/466P7EJ

20/08/2025

A Chevy Volt that came through the Babcox Garage recently showed us an unexpected side effect of regenerative braking.

Watch the video for the issue and the correction, in the latest EV IQ episode: https://bit.ly/4mVCEtr

15/08/2025

Old-school battery charging methods can damage modern vehicles. ⚡ Learn where to connect clamps without bypassing the BMS. Watch: https://bit.ly/46OwXIO
This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

One of the first jobs many technicians had at a shop was to charge a battery inside of a vehicle. It was very simple – put the clamps for the charger over th...

14/08/2025

Your car’s owner’s manual isn’t just instructions — it’s the story of your vehicle. 📖 Learn how reading it can save money, prevent breakdowns, and make you the hero of your own maintenance saga. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4mc6s4U
Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Want to build stronger customer relationships and increase trust in your service department? This video explores how service advisors can leverage the owner'...

13/08/2025

When one small issue meets another, problems “stack” — and the real failure might not be where you think. Here’s how tolerance stacking can take down an entire system. Watch here: https://bit.ly/45bc9Kt
Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

One of the most challenging diagnostic situations involves “stacking,” particularly the stacking of tolerances.In this video, Andrew Market explains the impo...

11/08/2025

How does the brake pedal work? That's where biology meets friction. Learn more in our latest story:

How does the brake pedal work? That's where biology meets friction. It is an interesting control system that has only been mastered by the most advanced autonomous driving systems.

06/08/2025

Wheel bearings and wheel speed sensors require precise tolerances to be kept under demanding conditions. Here's what you need to know to repair them:

Wheel bearings and wheel speed sensors in cars require precise tolerances to be kept under demanding conditions.