How hand-lever operated disc brakes works
The brake system consists of these basic components that all work together: Hand Lever The rider pulls or squeezes the lever against the handlebar to operate the brakes. Pulling the …
How a Dirty Air Filter Affects Performance
The air filter in your vehicle is the part that protects your engine from containments in the air. Your air filter cleans the air of dust, leaves, dirt, and other …
How to check U-Joints
A propeller shaft, or propshaft, connects the rear axle to the gearbox on front-engined rear-wheel-drive cars. At each end of the propshaft there is a universal joint (UJ), which allows the rear axle to …
Checking a mechanical fuel pump
If a car stops and has not run out of petrol, check whether there is petrol in the carburettor . If there is not, there is a fault in the fuel system. Disconnect …
Cleaning fuel-pump filters
A blocked fuel-pump filter will cause the engine to cut out intermittently, particularly at high speeds, and it may stop altogether. Not all cars have a filter in the pump . Later models often have sealed, …
How to Inspect a CVT Clutch
A CVT (continuously variable transmission) system is popular among modern ATVs and UTVs. It uses a belt drive and two pulleys to change the gear ratio on a unit by …
Bleed the master cylinder with a hand pump tool
If you’re not having any success bleeding the master cylinder just by pumping, you can try using a hand pump brake bleeding tool. Depending on what model you get, these …
WHAT ARE THE MAIN BENEFITS OF AN ATV?
Awesome maneuverability Compared to a SxS/UTV, an ATV is much more maneuverable due to its small size and ability to make nimble movements. With most of the models no bigger …
5 Things That Can Affect Brake Shoe Effectiveness
No braking system is immune to failure. Here are some common things that can affect brake shoe effectiveness. 1. Regular Wear And Tear Regular driving will gradually thin the brake …
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5 Brake Pad FAQs
You probably have a bunch of questions related to brake pads, so let’s answer some of them: 1. What Causes A Brake Pad To Crack? If you have cracked brake …
