A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
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They don’t build ‘em like they used to, and that’s a shame.
There are definitely useless sizes. Or are there?
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Watch as Lemmy demonstrates the fastest, easiest way to remove a Woodruff key using a common tool that might surprise you. Give it a try next time!
There’s no magic bullet, but sometimes one or two answers is the difference between pass and fail.
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Dressing chisels and punches, however, is a housekeeping task I’ve found not everyone knows they should be doing, and dress your punches and chisels!
There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.
Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.
Starting a shop and managing it to the big leagues require very different skills. Odds are you don’t have both, and that’s okay.
It’s the perfect tool for some jobs.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
The Proving Grounds crew is back again for a new grudge match in the garage called The Mystery Box.
CRASH Jewelry uses real fenders, doors and hoods from high-end vehicles to make cuffs, earrings, necklaces and more.
It’s up to you to tell them why.
How does your shop weigh the risk and reward of customer-supplied parts?
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A shop foreman who did it for a year gained some firsthand experience that might help you answer the question.
I really hope the whole week doesn’t go like this.