The Chassis
All photos by Mike Mavrigian
A proper brake service simply cannot be achieved without inspecting for rotor thickness and lateral runout. Precision measuring tools are a must.
Brake basics booster shot By Bob Weber Weber is president of Virginia-based Write Stuff. He is an award-winning freelance automotive and technical writer and photographer with over two decades of journalism experience. He is an ASE-certifed Master Automobile Technician, and has worked on automobiles, trucks and small engines. He is a member of the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) and numerous other automotive trade associations. He has worked as an auto service technician, a shop manager and a regional manager for an automotive service franchise operation.
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hen was the last time you had a tetanus shot, asks the doctor when you arrive to have that cut stitched up. You need a booster every 10 years.
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