The “adaptive stop light,” which is also known as an “active stop light” or “dynamic stop light,” is already built into many modern vehicles as an additional safety function. This adaptive stop light function increases the awareness of other road users and reduces the risk of a rear-end collision.

This two? Part topic introduces our new beginners to diagnostics course; it focuses on simple test procedures, avoiding complex tools, without compromise to the end result.

The wear limit of a brake disc is defined by the manufacturer’s specification of the minimum thickness. This value in millimeters is stamped on the outer edge or on the brake disc chamber.

This topic is written with many recent repairs in mind and reflects a change in attitude when dealing with common rail repairs. Im not quite sure where crd is going , but without a remarkable improvement in systems technology , and with euro 6 and beyond in mind , its not got a bright future.

Before repair work begins on the rear axle wheel brakes of the vehicle models mentioned above, the electric parking brake must be emergency-released or deactivated.

Diagnostics by nature can be quite repetitive, and am tempted to say boring; the obvious danger is omission or complacency in your process. This risk becomes greater with experience, the temptation to pre judge or take short cuts is always there. Sometimes the challenge is down to incomplete information, or the dreaded been worked on …

Easily understandable, repeatable at any time and always oriented to the requirements of the technicians in the workshops. The video series “Watch and Work” is designed, in which ContiTech trainer Stefan Meyer reveals in a few minutes, how the drive components are changed correctly.

In order to perform repairs on a brake system properly, the mechanic requires the correct tool. Before new brake pads are installed, the brake pistons in the brake caliper must be pushed back. Professional brake mechanics do this using a brake piston reset tool. This exerts centered pressure on the piston and piston track, ensuring …

As automotive technology continues to evolve and become even more complex, mechanical systems are being enhanced or even replaced with electronic components and systems. Electronic suspension and anti-lock brakes are two of the major changes that have taken place under today’s vehicles. Electronic brake by wire systems have already arrived and magnetic brake retarders may …

In the 5th episode of our Watch & Work Workshop series we will discuss the question of whether the water pump should also be replaced when changing the belt …