If your brake pads are rattling when you go over a bump, then something is wrong. The braking system is designed to work quietly and efficiently. You shouldn’t hear any squeak or rattle when you initiate the breaks. The only time you may hear a screeching sound is when you apply emergency brakes. And the … Read more
Brake dust is chrome’s worst enemy. Long-term exposure to brake dust can lead to the pitting of chrome surfaces, forcing car owners to re-chrome affected parts. A project that costs a lot of money. To prevent chrome pitting, it must be cleaned regularly, especially if located near brake pads. There are many chrome cleaners in … Read more
WD-40 has got many uses when it comes to automobiles. One of the uses of WD-40 in cars is acting as a substitute for starting fluid. For whatever reason, if your vehicle isn’t starting, spraying some WD-40 in the air intake can help your car start on a cold morning. The science behind that is … Read more
Carburetors need to be cleaned regularly if you want the car to run efficiently. The presence of dirt and carbon residue can prevent the carburetor from performing as expected, and it may lead to engine failure. To avoid such, if it’s possible, clean your carburetor during every oil change. This should be around after every … Read more
Brake cleaner serves many uses in vehicles. It is mainly used to degrease and clean metallic components in your car. Its ability to cut through gunk and dirt is quite impressive, and no wonder it has got many uses. Brake cleaner, however, shouldn’t be used to clean the throttle body. This is because brake cleaner … Read more
Brake rotors play a crucial role in a car’s braking system. They spin with the wheels and stop them when the brake clamps are pressed down on them. During this process, brake rotors are exposed to a lot of heat which can lead to warping. Warping of brake rotors is when the top part of … Read more
Even when painted, brake calipers are vulnerable to getting dirty from time to time. If you have painted your brake calipers, that is a clear indication that aesthetics matters to you. Therefore, if you want your painted brake calipers to look neat, you must clean them regularly. So, how do you clean painted brake calipers? … Read more
When they first came out, most people thought that brake caliper covers were just a fad. However, years later, this trend is still popular amongst car owners. Brake caliper covers are an inexpensive and simple way for you to upgrade the look of your car, more so the brake calipers. After some time, your brake … Read more
Any part of your car made of metal, brake drums included, will rust when exposed to water and oxygen. The risk is even higher when you drive on road salt. The latter is often a catalyst for rust and corrosion. Due to their location, brake drums come into close contact with all the above recipes … Read more
From a general point of view, Iron X and Sonax may appear to be the same. They both turn red, share common ingredients, and react with iron. However, there is a big difference between these two cleaners. If you were shopping for a cleaner for either your wheels or car paint, you may have come … Read more