Have you noticed a vibration when you use the brakes on your vehicle? If so, you may have a rotor issue. Perhaps you recently got new brakes and rotors. This may have you feeling confident that your rotors are not the issue; however, it is important to note that some brake manufacturers recommend machining new rotors prior to first-time use. This means that you could still have a brake and rotor issue if you installed your own brakes and rotors or allowed a non-professional to install them.
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When you crash a car and total it, your initial temptation is to simply sell the car to a junker. While that's a good first step, you can actually maximize your profits by removing a variety of items off of the vehicle and selling them separately. If you don't know much about mechanics or auto repair, here are a few items that even you can remove.
Start By Taking Out The Power Sources
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Stuck brake caliper pins can break in half when you apply too much pressure while trying to remove them so you can change brake pads on your car. The top half of the pin might come out of the caliper at this point, but you can't do anything with the brakes until you remove the other half still stuck in the caliper. If you know how to change the brake pads and lines, you should be able to remove the broken piece of pin yourself.
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An automobile fuel filter performs a vital function, yet one that many people still fail to understand. As a result, they often end up having to pay a premium for repairs when a bad fuel filter causes yet more serious problems. If you would like to avoid this scenario by improving your automotive knowledge, read on. This article will introduce you to two signs that it may be time to have your fuel filter replaced.
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