• SureTrack Real Fix: Exploring the Brakes

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoAny time a customer works on their own car before bringing it to you, you’re not sure what you’re going to find. SureTrack community member schoolhouse2021 had a Ford Explorer in their shop where the owner had replaced the brake booster and master cylinder themselves, but the brake lights were now stuck on. A spongy brake pedal led them to look at various causes. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Lanpro1 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Real Fix: Careful Disassembly

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoWhen following the factory procedures for repairs, be sure to read all the notes, cautions and warnings provide. It might save you some grief in the end. SureTrack community member cgorzsas had a Jeep Liberty in their shop that came in with ABS issues even after repeated attempts to repair it. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Skip and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • Rotor Specifications

    Sometimes determining whether a rotor needs replacing can be quite a tricky issue. Luckily Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries is here to assist and help  you determine if a rotor requires machining or replacement. Read more about it here in this blog.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Just a Touch of Oil

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoIntermittent noises are hard to reproduce and therefore hard to track down, especially if they only happen while driving. SureTrack community member Jeffytune had a Cadillac Escalade in the shop that would sometimes make a loud buzzing noise after driving over a bump or dip. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community members ericsautomotive and jbsprintcar, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • SureTrack Community Fix: Cabriolet Shimmy

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoOlder convertible vehicles can be prone to vibrations but when you also have brake pulsing, it may not just be the flexible body causing the issue. SureTrack community member wilhiteauto had an older Audi Cabriolet in the shop that had brake pulsation and a shimmy at highway speeds. The replaced all the brakes but still had the issue. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member DAG1365 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • ALIGNMENT BASICS 101

    A major cost of operating a fleet of trucks on the road daily is the cost of tires. Along with a good maintenance program that includes wheel balancing and tire rotation it is always a good idea to follow OEM recommendations for a Front End Alignment. Learn how Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries can help you master those alignment basics and get your trucks running smooth in this blog.

  • Breaking in Brakes with Burnishing

    Technicians know that new brakes need “breaking in” to be truly safe for driving. It’s about driving the vehicle and making several stops to get the new pads and resurfaced/replaced rotors acquainted. Learn how ProDemand can assist you and your shop with the proper procedures in this blog.