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Here is a list of the items that we see and look for every day at our shop. These things are normal wear parts, and almost every vehicle will need replacement at some point.

Steering and Suspension Components:

1. Ball Joints

2. Tie Rod Ends (Inner and Outer)

3. Shocks & Struts

4. Control Arm Bushings

5. Coil Springs

6. Sway Bar Links

7. Power Steering Lines

8. Rack and Pinion Unit

If you are told any of the above parts need replacement, ask to see the bad parts. Fact is, no matter what, you should always ask to see the old parts. And if you aren't sure the part is bad or if it's even your part, ask to take it with you. That way you have the opportunity to have it inspected. You should notice a visible looseness in the wheels when these components are worn. Looseness may also be accompanied by a 'rattle' clunk or metal on metal sound over bumps. Noise is a very good indicator that these components are worn out.

Cooling System Components:

1. Radiator

2. Water pump

3. Thermostat

4. Hoses and Belts

5. Heater Core

Except for the thermostat, most of these components will last well over 100,000 miles, given proper maintenance. If your vehicle is not providing good heat in the winter, chances are your thermostat needs changing. This is normal at around 50,000 miles. If you are not seeing a green or pink watery fluid under your car and someone tells you one of these components needs replacement, get a 2nd opinion.

Engine Components:

1. Timing Belt

2. Water Pump

3. Oil Pan

4. Valve Cover Gasket

5. Cylinder Head Gasket

With the exception of the timing belt and possibly the water pump, your engine should not need any of the above parts on a regular basis. These are only replaced on a vehicle that has a serious problem, and not part of everyday wear items. If you're told that you have a bad head gasket, ask to see the test results. There are several good tests that will prove or disprove a head gasket leak diagnosis. If you are still not convinced, get a 2nd opinion. This is one of the most common miss-diagnosed problems in our industry.

Brake System Components:

1. Brake Pads

2. Brake Rotors

3. Calipers

4. Brake Hoses

5. Brake Shoes

6. Brake Drum Hardware

7. Brake Drums

8. Master Cylinder

9. Brake Lines

10. ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

11. ABS Pump Motor

12. Wheel Bearings

Of all these components, the most common wear items are in the brake category. Brakes are exposed to the road conditions (Salt, water, grime) and extreme temperatures, hot and cold. Brakes can easily get to over 400 degrees when used to stop a fully loaded vehicle. 'Riding' the brake or 'panic' stopping are the best ways to insure brake problems and added vehicle expense.

What to watch out for:

Be on the lookout for anyone that tells you your brakes are 'shot', even if they feel soft to you, this does not mean they need replacement. Often times a simple cleaning and adjustment of the brakes will restore proper operation. If your brakes are worn they still should stop the vehicle efficiently. If you are experiencing long stops then most likely there is something else wrong. The most common brake repair of all is replacement of the brake pads, and rotors. If someone tries to tell you that your calipers should be replaced too, ask them to show you why. And again, if you are not convinced they need replacing, get a second opinion. This is the 'red' flag that and inexperienced technician is working on your vehicle. Unless your vehicle has well over 100,000 miles on it, it's not likely that your calipers need replacement.

Next time we'll talk about how to change your tire the easy way. Thanks for reading.

Jay Alfsen, owner
Jay's Auto Repair LLC
1323 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
715-359-5554
http://www.jaysauto.net
Hours:
Monday thru Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm

Top Notch Braking Action From Mazda Brake Pad

The Mazda brake pad is an important part of the braking system either you are using a drum or disc brakes. This is basically a steel backing plate with a friction material bonded or riveted to its surface facing the disc brake or drum. It has the capacity to convert the kinetic energy of your moving vehicle into a thermal energy due to friction. The brake pad is attached to the brake caliper, one at each side of the brake rotor. Early brake linings are made from asbestos since they known for their heat absorbing capacities and quiet braking operations. However, due to health risks, the use of asbestos has been outlawed so new and better friction materials are now used. Whenever the brake pedal is engaged, the brake fluid contained in the master cylinder is channeled to the brake caliper where it pushes against a piston. This piston will then do its job of compressing or squeezing the brake pads, allowing it to rub against the rotor. This process will create a friction that will stop the wheels from spinning.

When the Mazda brake pad is subjected to heat due to the friction it creates when it rub against the rotor or drum, it starts to transfer small fractions of material to the disc, which makes the pads look dull grey. The brake rotor and the disc, now having those friction materials on, will then “bind” at each other in order to provide an effective stopping power. However, the friction of the brake pad against the disc is the one greatly responsible for the majority of the stopping power. In disc brake applications, there are usually two brake pads employed per disc which are held in place and operated via the brake caliper that is attached to the wheel hub or suspension upright. In drum brake applications, the brake pads are attached to the wheel hub or mounting plate wherein the friction surfaces push out against the inside of the brake drum.

There are various types of and the difference will have to do with how long the pad will last and how quiet it operates during braking. Since it is a normal wear item in your vehicle, it is just right to properly follow its recommended replacement intervals stated on your owner’s manual. If your brake pads use hard linings, surely they last longer and stop better under all conditions, but it may produce an irritating squeal when the brake is applied. The brake pad should be inspected for wear periodically since it the lining wears down to the metal brake shoes, then a “metal-to-metal” contact will certainly occur which can cause grave damage and loss of braking efficiency. Some brake pads are equipped with a brake warning sensor that generates a squealing noise to indicate that the pad are worn to the point where they need to be changed. The noise is usually emitted when your foot is off the brake pedal and disappears as you step on it. If your vehicle is equipped with this sensor and you hear the noise, have your brakes inspected as soon as possible.

About the Author

George Wiggins is a business man and also a part-time bartender. He is a car enthusiast and been exploring different kinds of car modifications for the past years.

Why does my drum brake hardware keep snapping?

I have a 2000 chevy s-10 and my brake hardware keeps snapping. I have changed the brake shoes,drums, and brake cylinders but the springs keep snapping. The first time they sanapped the brake light came on. I bled the system, no loose of any fluid yet. The brake booster is new and has no internal or external leaks. Do you guys have an idea what it could be? Could the proportional valve be the one at foult? The way I see it is that the springs are being opened to the extreme thats why they snapp I think. But I understand the shoes only open so much because of the drum. All parst were replaced after the problem started. The hardware is not miss led by anyway. The schematics are the way they are sopposed to be. One time they snappped when I went thru a pothole. But I think brakes are made to take the stress of the road no matter what. I don't know what to do.

For repeated problems like that I would have to say that you are plceing the spring ends in the wrong hole. Now this may have been the way the vehicle was when you bought it and that is why you are using that hole for the spring.

How ever I would go to the brakes on the other side and look to see if the spring is in the same location.

If both sides are doing it then I would go to the brake pros and tell them.

Springs should spring not break...

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