Learn to adjust you electric trailer brakes

To assure your trip will be safety you must have well-adjusted brakes on your trailer. Usually the brakes are controlled by the tow vehicle.  But in order to have a safe drive you need to adjust your brake shoes. Follow these steps: Park the car on flat ground and place chocks on the wheels to the opposite side you will work on. Use a floor jack to raise the car with the wheel slightly ...

Switch from drum brakes to disc brakes

There are many advantages that put disc brakes in front of the old drum brakes. Some of these are the stopping power, the durability and a smaller cooling time. Taking all these into consideration has made even the hard-core restoration enthusiasts to make the switch between the two. Follow these steps: Use a floor jack to raise the rear of front of the car, and then place it on jack st ...

Clean the brake shoes of oil

There are vehicles that use hydraulics for the brakes. These brakes use oil that might eventually leak because of the seals wearing. The leak goes to the brake shoes that are affected by this and might crack. To prevent this you must identify and remove the oil from the brake shoes. To do this follow this steps: Use a ratchet to only loosen the lug nuts that hold the wheel you wish to c ...

Brake pads changing

Also called brake shoes, the brake pads should be replaced every 2 or 3 years. For a person with some experience in the car domain, it can be an easy task, but if are not sure of your abilities, just go to a specialized mechanic. Follow these steps: Get your vehicle up and steady on a jack Decide which brake pads you change and remove the corresponding wheel using a tire wrench You ...

Inspecting a used motorcycle for ensuring it has a good condition

The key element to find the right used motorcycle is to make sure that it was properly treated. For finding out about the fitness of a motorcycle you have to ask the owner, check the vehicle and when you arrive home, review what you have learned. What to use: notepad, motorcycle inspection tools. Before going to see the motorcycle, it's advisable to interview the seller about the motorcycle, a ...

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