This vehicle came in for braking problems after the brakes were replaced elsewhere. Upon removing the wheels for a thorough inspection, we found the brake hose & caliper twisted/kinked. This very common condition can occur when replacing the brake pads if the caliper is reinstalled...
Category: Brake Service
Multiple Brake Safety Issues Found on Farm-Use Vehicle
Because Virginia does not require annual state inspections on farm-use vehicles, several serious brake safety issues were found all at one time on this farm truck. The first issue is a badly kinked brake hose line assembly which can create a dangerous pulling condition or...
State Inspection Revealed Hidden Danger
Video: This Hyundai Elantra arrived for a state inspection. When this front wheel was randomly pulled as part of the routine check, we found a dangerous brake condition known as shim migration. The holding tabs of the shim (which rests on top of the brake...