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Different brake noises have different causes within the brake system. Being able to properly identify the noise and know what is causing it will help you determ...ine a proper solution. In this video, we teach you the difference between a high-frequency and low-frequency squeal. We then talk about the causes of these different squeals and how to stop them. Visit our YouTube channel to see the other videos in the brake noise series: https://bit.ly/2D1qoFs.

We are moving In the next few months our store will be migrating south 3 blocks into the same building our warehouse has been operating out of. Bigger to se...rve you better. As renovations conclude we will be announcing a more concrete date that you can visit us at our new location !! Stay tuned See more

We recently had a #FordEdge come into our shop with a complaint of high-speed pedal pulsation. The owner informed us that the vehicle didn't get used much and d...oes a lot of sitting around in the elements. A first quick look through the wheels didn't show any signs of concern. The #rotor surface looked clean and smooth. However, once we took the wheels off and inspected the #brakes, we quickly found the problem. When we took the front rotors off the vehicle, we found the inboard side of the rotor was a mess. Rust buildup was prominent on the inboard surface. Additionally, the inboard was showing signs of a condition known as #rustjacking. Rust jacking can occur on rotors when paired with ceramic friction. Ceramic #brakepads leave a thin layer of material on the rotor's surface when applied. When excess moisture builds up on the rotor's surface, it can creep under this friction layer. Over time the moisture will cause some of that material to pop off the rotor. This leads to an uneven surface on the rotor. This is otherwise known as a thickness variation. This thickness variation caused the high-speed pulsation that brought the vehicle into our shop. Since the vehicle was sitting around in the Chicago elements with a lot of rain, snow and sleet, it makes sense that the moisture buildup would lead to this problem. How do you protect against this condition? #Coatedrotors help protect against the damaging effects of rust and corrosion. The coating protects the edges of the rotor surface. This prevents moisture from creeping under the friction layer, which leads to rust jacking. #corrosion #instaservice #instarepair #technician #mechanic #tech #instatech #autorepair #carmechanic #auto #carparts #brakerepair #brakejob #bestinbrakes

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Are you tired of dealing with the hassle of core returns? Raybestos Element3 Calipers are made with 100% new materials and are sold with no core charge. Learn m...ore about our line of super-premium new calipers at Raybestos.com. #brakecalipers #newcalipers #platedcalipers #brakejob #brakeparts #aftermarket #aftermarketparts #brakes

If you are having trouble removing a drum-in-hat rotor, don't just take a hammer to it. You may have to adjust the parking brake and back it off the rotor in or...der to remove the rear rotor. In this training video, we walk you through how to adjust the parking brake in order to remove a rear rotor that is stuck. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our weekly training videos: https://bit.ly/2zQFYTF.

If you are having trouble removing a drum-in-hat #rotor, don't just take a hammer to it. You may have to adjust the #parkingbrake and back it off the rotor in o...rder to remove the rear rotor. In order to adjust the parking brake, you will need to locate the access hole on the rotor. Some rotors have the access hole on the hat of the rotor. Others, like the #F150 are located in the back of the rotor. Take the rubber plug off the rotor. Then, use a brake spoon to turn the adjuster wheel. Usually, a few clicks of the wheel will do the trick. If you don't know which direction to turn the wheel, look in the owner's manual. #instatech #autorepair #carmechanic #auto #carparts #tech #mechanic #brakes #brakerepair #instatech #brakejob See more

When installing friction on a vehicle, it is important to decide what type of material you are going to use. OE equipment, application, driving style, vehicle u...se and desired features and benefits are all important factors to consider when choosing brake pads for your vehicle. In this video, we discuss how to determine whether semi-metallic or ceramic brake pads were on the vehicle you are working on. We also discuss how to determine what type of material to put on your vehicle.

Why buy a plated caliper? This vehicle has been sitting in our corporate HQ lot since stay-at-home orders were issued in March. It’s been exposed to the element...s for over four months, including snow, sleet and rain. The calipers still look almost as good as the day they were installed. #raybestos #bestinbrakes #caliper #brakecaliper #brakes #brakeparts #brakejob #brakerepair #maintenancemonday See more

Recently, we had a vehicle come into our shop with a complaint of a brake pull on the left side. The owner changed the front-left caliper, thinking that the pro...blem was a stuck caliper piston. However, that did not fix the problem. In this training video, we discuss how a restricted brake hose can cause brake pulls and walk through how to diagnose this problem. Make sure to subscribe to our Raybestos Brakes YouTube channel to watch the rest of our training videos: https://bit.ly/2D1qoFs.

Looks like this customer was lucky to bring their car in when they did. Good thing @proactiveautocare2004 was there to fix them up with Raybestos brake parts.

When it comes to buying brake rotors, price is not the only factor you should take into consideration. In fact, buying a cheap, lightweight rotor can cost you m...ore in the long run. Take a look at the first picture. The rotor on the right is an OE rotor and the rotor on the left is a Raybestos brake rotor. You can see that Raybestos matches OE fit, form and function. The rotor plate thickness is the same as well as the vane configuration. This ensures OE-matched performance and service life. Now take a look at the second picture comparing a competitor's rotor on the left to our rotor on the right. As you can see immediately, the rotor plate of our competitor is significantly thinner than our OE-matched plate. Additionally, the vane configuration does not match These are the cost-cutting measures some manufacturers take that result in a cheaper rotor for the consumer. However, putting a lightweight rotor on your vehicle like the one that is pictured will get you in trouble quickly. These cost-cutting measures put your vehicle at a much greater risk for the brake system overheating, which will lead to premature failure. This will result in you having to not only replace your rotors but other parts of the brake system as well. Save yourself time and money in the long run by purchasing an OE-matched aftermarket rotor.

It's time to put the finishing touches on your brake job. In this part of our Best Brake Job series, we walk you through lubricating the caliper, installing the... caliper and torquing everything to specifications. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch this series in its entirety: https://bit.ly/2D1qoFs.

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Our new Problem Solver Sway Bar Kits install easily and are built to last. Learn more about how our latest product restores handling and improves durability here: bit.ly/3dBiXD1.

A huge shoutout to West Milford Automotive Inc for giving their customers the best by installing the Best in Brakes. Those coated rotors will go the extra mile ...towards protecting vehicles when winter hits in New Jersey. @gavinsalignments #BestinBrakes #Element3 #Raybestos #Brakes #brakeJob #brakeshop #rotors #brakepads #coatedrotors #autoshop See more

In this Raybestos Best in Brakes Brake Job video, we walk you through cleaning the caliper bracket and installing the brake pads. This is a very important step ...in the brake job. Failure to clean the bracket or lubricate the pads/abutment clips can lead to brake noise, brake pull or uneven pad wear. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date with the latest Raybestos training videos: https://bit.ly/2D1qoFs.