Performance Mods That Pack a Punch A project car in the form of a WRX/STI shows that Z Sport in Everett, WA, is all about ­balancing ultimate performance within legal parameters and practicality. See what performance modifications the shop has completed with that goal in mind. More

The Electronic Parking Brake: A recent variation is the electric parking brake. First installed in the 2001 electric brakes have since appeared in a number of vehicles. More

Ford Recall: The Problem is the Brake Fluid in the Switch - The Solution is a Fuse Ford is performing the largest ever recall for a brake light switch on the side of the master cylinder. The recall will cover 9.6 million Ford vehicles made between 1992 and 2004. More

BRAKE JOB: GM Acadia / Buick / Outlook / Enclave The Lambda Platform is shared with the Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. It is largely derived from the GM Epsilon platform, the same platform that makes the Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6. These vehicles can be front- or all-wheel drive. All models have the same rear disc brake setup with the parking brake in the hat of the rotor. All Lambda platform vehicles incorporate... More

BRAKE JOB: Seventh Generation Accord (2003-'08) The seventh-generation Honda Accord (2003-'08) and Acura TL are some of the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. They have a very simple brake system to service, but it can be prone to brake noise if not serviced properly. More

NVH Strategies for Disc Brakes Nobody likes noisy brakes. Vehicle manufacturers go to great lengths to minimize brake noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) because potential car buyers won't tolerate it. More

Tech Tip: Brake Pedal Sinks When First Pulling Away (2001-'05 Impala and Monte Carlo) Customers may complain of a very slight loss of speed and sinking of the brake pedal when first pulling out of a driveway or parking lot. More

Tech Tip: Machining New Rotors Is Unnecessary New quality rotors should simply be thoroughly washed and installed. More

Mercedes Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) System Troubleshooting The lack of self-diagnostics plus the complexity of the ASR II system can frustrate even the most experienced master tech. More

Selling Services: Wheel Speed Sensors There are two main types of magnetic wheel speed sensors -- passive and active. Both use a tone ring to reference against and each look very similar to one another. More