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Auto Techs	Tech Q&A	POWERTRAIN PRO	Webinars

February 28, 2013


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IN THIS ISSUE

• Wagner webinar
• Time to flush?
• Drum brake servicing

Performing a Professional Brake Job
On February 21st, Motor Age and TST hosted the first technical webinar of 2013 entitled "Performing a Professional Brake Job". Sponsored by Wagner ThermoQuiet brakes, the 90-minute webinar offered several tips on how to avoid setting yourself up for an unwanted comeback. Many of the attendees offered some great tips of their own. So if you missed the live event, grab a cold beverage and watch it at your leisure! View here
» MORE ON: Check out our library of archived webinars here

In The Shop

Time for a flush?
Did you know that brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs water so easily it can even draw the moisture out of your skin? Or that water reduces the boiling point of the brake fluid? Some experts even say that it could be enough to cause a spongy pedal and brake fade. How do you know if the fluid is contaminated? How do you know when to recommend a fluid service? View the video here
» MORE ON: More from the "Trainer" series here

Drum brake servicing tips
Most current makes rely more on disc brake systems to haul the car down to a stop and for a variety of very good reasons. But you will still find many models using drum brakes to provide the stopping power on the rear wheels. And due to their design and/or lack of routine maintenance, drum brakes are often not contributing their fair share of stopping power. View the video here
» MORE ON: Join the AutoPro Workshop for more great resources!

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The new POWERTRAIN PRO resource includes a ton of info on today's automatic transmissions so it seems only fitting that we try a question from the ASE A2 test!

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated on a vehicle presented for service and the customer is complaining of transmission problems. A scan tool code retrieval pulls Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) related to both the engine and transmission. Technician A says that the engine-related codes should be repaired first. Technician B says that engine-related DTCs have no effect on transmission performance. Who is correct?

Technician A
Technician B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B

Take the test and then see how you compare to techs from around the country. Don't forget to click on the answer link for a PDF explanation or to register for the free prize drawing from our partner, Federated Auto Parts!

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