Do you need an alignment after replacing brakes?
Do you need an alignment after replacing brakes?
If you changed your own brakes you probably don’t need to get an alignment unless you disassembled the suspension. If you took your vehicle in for brake service and they said you needed an alignment you may want to get a second (or third) opinion from another mechanic. Replacing brakes has no effect on your alignment.
How much does a alignment cost?
How Much Is a Wheel Alignment? For smaller vehicles, a four-wheel alignment starts at around $50, and for larger vehicles, the cost can go up to $120.
Is the brake pedal firm when the car is off?
Brake pedal is now firm when the car is OFF but immediately when the car is turned ON, it goes to the floor and it brakes just barely at the end of the pedal. I’ve changed the master cylinder, no success. Experience: 25 years automotive expierience, Nissan factory trained, Subaru factory trained.
Why does my brake pedal shake under my foot?
If under moderate to stiff braking pressure you can feel the brake pedal shake under your foot, this is a good indication that what you have is a warped brake rotor or other brake-related issues. The brake rotor must be either replaced or re-lathed to make it perfectly flat.
Why does the steering wheel pull to one side when applying the brakes?
The steering wheel pulling to one side when the brakes are applied will be a common complaint that you hear from customers during your service as a brake technician. Heck, you may even currently notice it on your own vehicle or a friend’s car. More often than not, the pull will be consistently to one side or the other.
What makes a car pull in to brake diagnostics?
A pull that happens abruptly can be caused by loose suspension components. A steering wheel that changes relative positions during straight-ahead driving after braking is a tip-off that something is loose in the suspension or steering causing a drastic toe change. We’ll look for specific causes after the testdrive.
What causes brake pedal to travel too far before stopping?
When a brake pedal starts to travel too far before stopping, there is a problem. By design, brake pedal height and travel differ slightly from one vehicle to another. Something is wrong, when the height or travel of the brake pedal changes.
Is the gas pedal the same height as the brake pedal?
Some imported cars, however, have gas and brake pedals at the same height. You need to know where the brake pushrod is before you can adjust the height of the brake pedal.
Where is the push rod on the brake pedal?
Some imported cars, however, have gas and brake pedals at the same height. You need to know where the brake push rod is before you can adjust the height of the brake pedal. At the right side of the brake pedal is a rod that is connected to the brake pad level through the floor of your car into the engine. This is the brake push rod.
If under moderate to stiff braking pressure you can feel the brake pedal shake under your foot, this is a good indication that what you have is a warped brake rotor or other brake-related issues. The brake rotor must be either replaced or re-lathed to make it perfectly flat.
