http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/ en-us Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:10:28 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/how-does-an-electric-parking-brake-work One of the newest features in vehicles these days is the electronic parking brake. An electronic parking brake allows drivers to operate their vehicles safely, especially when they are parking on steep inclines. The brake is attached to the... Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:00:04 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/what-brands-of-brake-pads-have-easy-installation Where brake pads and installation is concerned, it can be hard to determine what brands are the easiest to install. Generally speaking, brake pads are not as difficult to install as other do-it-yourself repairs. What can complicate installation is... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:00:06 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/what-brands-make-dustless-brake-pads ... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:00:04 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/are-there-any-brands-that-specialize-in-disc-brake-pads There are several manufacturers that specialize in disc brake pads. Both for high performance vehicles and everyday automobiles. A quick Internet search will bring back a host of search results for street racing brands and aftermarket parts makers. Many... Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:00:03 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/how-do-you-find-out-what-type-of-gas-tank-sealant-to-use If you find your car is hard-starting, stumbling on idle or sluggish, your car may have a cracked gas tank for which you will need a gas tank sealant kit. KBS, Eastwood and AutoZone all make sealant kits. To... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:48 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/what-will-cause-a-gas-tank-hole ... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:47 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/can-the-master-cylinder-in-power-brakes-cause-them-to-stick Yes, a master cylinder failure can cause your master power brakes to stick. Normally, your master cylinder is filled with brake fluid. When you press the brake pedal, the hydraulic pressure in your brake system increases, which forces the... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:46 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/what-will-cause-abs-power-brakes-to-diminish-besides-normal-wear-and-tear ... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:45 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/what-does-disc-brake-cleaner-do-besides-eliminate-brake-noise Disc brake cleaner works like this: when you hit the brakes, the calipers grab the rotors and halt the vehicle that is equipped with disc brakes. After grabbing, the material on the calipers vaporizes a bit and becomes dust.... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:44 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/do-car-manufacturers-require-specific-brands-for-a-disc-brake-piston-tool ... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:43 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/why-is-there-a-us-and-metric-ratchet-set-instead-of-just-one-system ... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:42 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/do-torque-wrench-sets-also-come-in-metric-or-us-systems A torque wrench set does come in both systems. Indeed, the better systems actually have both indications on the wrench and have heads that will take either US or metric diameter systems. The reason that torque wrench sets come... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:42 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/what-are-the-most-common-reasons-for-a-low-brake-pedal A low brake pedal is caused by a number of issues. There could be a break in one of your brake fluid lines. The master cylinder could be leaking. On a front disc/rear drum-equipped car the brake cylinders could... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:40 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/why-does-a-rear-brake-drum-last-longer-than-the-front ... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:39 -0700 http://www.autos.com/auto-repair/how-do-you-know-if-you-have-a-stuck-brake-caliper A stuck brake caliper will cause major problems with handling and steering, as well as creating a burning odor that is hard to miss. If your car has a stuck brake caliper in the front, the chances are good... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:00:06 -0700