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Over adjusted drum brakes
Drum brakes are adjusted to compensate for normal wear. If they are over adjusted, the brakes can lock up, or be activated with very little pressure on the brake pedal. The brake shoe adjuster resets
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 6, 2010 - category: BrakesOverhead Camshaft
An overhead camshaft, also called an overhead cam or abbreviated OHC, is a camshaft mounted above the cylinder heads rather than below the cylinders. The OHC activates the valves directly, eliminating
created: May 10, 2010 - last edited: Jan 16, 2011 - category: EnginePads or rotors are glazed or very smooth
Under normal usage, brake linings can develop a shine on the surface. This happens under normal wear and is used to tell the driver that the pads need replacement.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 1, 2010 - category: BrakesParking Brake
A parking brake, also called an emergency brake, hand brake, or e-brake, is an alternative method of stopping an automobile. The parking brake can also be used when parking on hills to prevent the ca
created: Mar 5, 2009 - last edited: Mar 5, 2009 - category: BrakesParking Brake Switch
The parking brake switch is a device that triggers a signals the engagement of the parking brake. It informs the driver that the parking brake is engaged. It is located near the parking brake pedal or
created: Jun 24, 2010 - last edited: Jun 24, 2010 - category: BrakesPCV Valve
A PCV valve, or positive crankcase ventilation valve, is a valve that reroutes blow-by back into the intake manifold. The blow-by is then burned in the cylinders.
created: May 10, 2010 - last edited: May 10, 2010 - category: EnginePedal Free Play
Pedal free play is the amount of movement a pedal makes before the associated action takes place. For example, the brake pedal may be pushed half an inch before the brake system is activated. The free
created: May 3, 2010 - last edited: May 3, 2010 - category: OtherPinched or restricted fuel hoses
Pinched or restricted fuel hoses will prevent the proper level of fuel from reaching the engine. This will result in stalling. Fuel particles that remain unfiltered, from filter damage or defect, and
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 4, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemPiston
A piston is the component of the engine that compresses the fuel-air mixture and is driven down upon combustion to turn the crankshaft. The piston is made of metal and contained inside the cylinder.
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 3, 2009 - category: EnginePiston Rings
Piston rings are metal rings located on the outside of the piston that provide a seal for the fuel and air mixture in an internal combustion engine. They also prevent oil from entering the combustion
created: Feb 27, 2010 - last edited: Jun 19, 2010 - category: Engine
