The Prius is a small hatchback sedan made by Toyota. The Prius is powered by a small gasoline engine and an electric motor although only one mode of power works at a time. The switching from one mode of power to the other happens automatically, depending on speed and other conditions. The Prius is marketed […]

The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with all-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Older models were fitted with disc brakes in the front with drum brakes in the rear. The addition of rear disc brakes means a higher level of braking performance, and has led to a substantial decrease in stopping distance while adding more control for […]

It is possible that you won’t need to change the rear brake pads on your Jeep Liberty as often as the front pads. Nevertheless, you should inspect the rear brake pads whenever you change the front pads. The brake calipers on the Liberty’s rear wheels are slightly different than the front ones; thus, changing the […]

The front brake rotors on the Ford Taurus models are the main parts that the brake pads press against to bring the Taurus to a stop. Once the brakes are applied, the cylinder inside of the brake caliper compresses against the brake pads. The brake pads then compress against the brake rotor to stop the […]

One of most-used components on a Ford Escort is the braking system. The brake pads are intended to wear to prevent excessive wear on the wheel disks and hubs of the car. After replacing the brake pads on the Ford Escort, the brakes must be adjusted. The brake adjustment consists of bleeding the air that […]

General Motors Corporation (GMC) equipped late-model Sierras with front and rear hydraulic disc brakes. Pressurized brake fluid from the brake master cylinder causes the pistons in the brake calipers to expand and clamp the brake pads onto the rotor. Brake pads, made from a composite friction material that wears with use, are considered a normal […]

Changing the rear brakes on your Camry can be done in one hour with a few simple tools. Damage to the rear brakes often happens when you consistently overload the back seat or trunk. Other signs of rear brake damage include grinding, squealing or the car jerking forward when you apply the brakes. When attempting […]

The Dodge Intrepid was a full sized front wheel drive sedan produced from 1993 to 2004. Because of the size and weight of the Intrepid it utilized disc brakes on both the front and rear axles. These disc brakes utilize a pad comprised of friction material bonded to a steel backing plate. Over time, the […]

The brake pedal on a Chevrolet connects to the brake booster via a push rod. This push rod is held in place by a wedge-shaped clip that secures the pedal, push rod and brake-light switch together. If you need to remove the brake booster, brake pedal or brake-light switch for repair, then the clip has […]

Once you’ve replaced the drum brakes on your vehicle, you’ll find they won’t work well at high speeds until you break them in. The stopping power is weak when you first install new drum brakes and you will have to apply the brakes a few times to bring them up to the correct temperature. The […]

The 2006 Elantra was in the third generation of this model. Produced by South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai since 1990, the car has been around for a long time.The car was originally assembled only in Ulsan, Korea, but since has been assembled in several countries, including the U.S. While the body design has seen several […]

It was in the early 1920s when the prestigious carmaker Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company added a vacuum assist to its brake systems, making them the first cars with a brake booster. Your 2005 Ford Expedition has come a long way from those early days. If you’ve driven a car with manual brakes — and not […]

In 2001, Ford debuted the Escape SUV, which sat just below the Explorer in the automaker’s lineup. The Escape had the huge task of taking on the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V, so it needed to have a similar range of options as them, including V-6 and four-cylinder engine options, and […]

When repairing a vehicle, torque values are sometimes overlooked, and this is when the "that’s tight enough for me" approach comes into play. Engineers didn’t spend countless hours determining the correct torque for each bolt and nut on your 2002 Grand Cherokee for no reason. These torque values take into account the strength of the […]