car-brakes Video Results (We found 61 items with the tag "car-brakes")

Series: Basic Car Care

When a car's instrument lights come on, it could be because of low fuel, it could be a check-engine light that requires a trip to the auto shop, or it could be an engine overh... more
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Series: Basic Car Care

The way to check how many cylinders a car has if by looking at the number of spark plugs or by checking the label on top of the engine. Determine how many cylinders your car h... more
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Series: Basic Car Care

Horsepower is the amount of power required to lift 33,000 pounds one foot off of the ground in one minute. Determine how much horsepower your car has by searching for calculat... more
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Series: Basic Car Care

Before changing a car battery, be sure to clean the terminals of corrosion, disconnect the terminals and disconnect the clamp that holds the battery steady. Change a car's bat... more
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Series: Basic Car Care

The inches used to describe tire size refer to the diameter of the tire's rims, and the recommended size of tires should always be used. Discover how tire sizes work and how w... more
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Series: Basic Car Care

Brake fade can be combated by breaking sooner, shifting to a lower gear or tapping the brakes. Reduce brake fade by slowing in advance with tips from a mechanic in this free c... more
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Series: Basic Car Care

Standard motor oil evaporates under extreme heat and becomes clumpy in extreme cold, while synthetic oil is designed to maintain a regular consistency. Compare synthetic to st... more
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Series: Replacing Front Brake Hoses

When replacing front brake hoses on a car, make sure the brake is set and the transmission is in park when raising the jack. Learn about safety tips when replacing front brake... more
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Series: Replacing Front Brake Hoses

After removing the tires from a vehicle when replacing front brake hoses, place the tires underneath the vehicle for added protection should the vehicle fall. Remove tires and... more
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Series: Replacing Front Brake Hoses

When replacing front brake hoses, lubricate the fittings with brake cleaner and remove the dirt, which could damage the brake system. Lubricate fittings when replacing front b... more
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Series: Replacing Front Brake Hoses

When replacing front brake hoses, do not let the master cylinder go dry; stop the bleed off from master cylinder if at all possible. Check the master cylinder when replacing f... more
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Series: Replacing Front Brake Hoses

To remove a brake hose on the passenger side of a car, use a socket wrench to loosen the brake hose bracket. Remove the brake hose on the passenger side of a car with the tips... more
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