Car Connection Workshop

49:35

Time to Beat the Drum! Drum Brake Service,...

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2026/10/05

Time to beat the drum, friends🥁 Drum brakes may be simple in design, but they can get complicated when maintenance gets ignored. And yes- there are still plenty of vehicles on the road using rear drum brakes, either on their own or as part of a disc/drum braking system.NOTE: drum brakes require a manual adjustment performed by your auto service technician. Today we're talking about drum barake service, maintenance and repairs, including why rear drum brakes need proper adjustment and why your

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69:32

Fuel System Q&A: Winter Fuel, Fuel System Service &...

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2026/10/03

Joanne asks what, if anything, should go into the fuel tank over the winter. David wants to know whether fuel system service is actually a thing- or just another shop upsell. And Rosemary asks the age -old winter question: should you keep the fuel tank full?Three great questions, one common subject: your vehicle's fuel system.We'll break down what actually matters, what doesn't, and why fuel - related problems can become a major winter headache if they're ignored. I've seen them come and go, come

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43:41

Fun Friday: What's Coming Next on the Motormouth...

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2026/10/02

It's Fun Friday with Motormouth! Today we have a little fun, a few questions, and a look ahead at what's coming on the Motormouth Morning Drive as we continue getting our vehicles ready for what ever winter decides to throw at us.Monday morning at 8AM, we're back with Drum Brakes, maintenance and service, as we continue wrapping up our Fall/Winter Vehicle maintenance-One Nugget at a Time.Coming up, dig into:⚫️ charging, starting & cranking systems⚫️ Summer vs winter tires⚫️ Engine Tune-ups- for

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47:25

Brake Maintenance: What Your Brakes Need Before Winter

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2026/10/01

Brake maintenance is today's Fall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance Nugget. We're talking about what brake maintenance really means, why it matters, and why "maintenance" and a "brake job" are NOT the same thing.We'll also look ahead to Monday, when we start our next nugget: charging, starting and cranking systems-because. a weak battery, starter or alternator can leave you waiting in the freezing cold roadside.Monday also begins the wrap-up of our brake series, including drum brakes and the important

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45:53

Dems the Brakes: Brake Calipers - The Muscle Behind...

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2026/09/30

Brake calipers are a major player in how your vehicle stops - and just because you press the brake pedal and the car slows down doesn't mean the entire braking system is working properly.Today on Dems the Brakes, we finish up the parking-brake discussion and talk about the habit change that needs to happen before an unused parking brake can safely become part of your routine.Then we get into brake calipers and what can happen when a piston binds, caliper hardware seizes, or brake pads bind in the

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51:32

Parking Brake Debrief: Your Rear Brakes Are There for...

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2026/09/29

Your parking brake isn't just there for parking - and your rear brakes aren't supposed to sit around looking pretty.In today's Parking Brake Debrief, Motormouth takes another run at the subject because sometimes we're listening to the words but we're not actually hearing the message.The parking brake needs to work, and it needs to be used. More importantly, the rear brakes need to be serviced so they can actually do their share of the braking.When the rear brakes aren't working properly, the front

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53:22

Parking Brakes: Why You Should Use Them Every Time

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2026/09/28

Is your parking brake just there for emergencies? Nope. And that little "P" on the automatic transmission isn't a substitute for using it.Today we're putting the parking brake myth to bed and explaining why use your parking brake every time you park is an important part of proper vehicle operation. We look at what actually holds the vehicle when it's in Park, why you don't want the entire weight of the vehicle -whether you're parked uphill or downhill-and how using the parking brake properly helps

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67:32

Saturday Q&A: Oil Consumption, Oil Leaks, & How Often...

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2026/09/26

Three questions, three important maintenance lessons on this Saturday Q&A!Allison asks: My engine oil needs topping up between oil changes-is that norma? We look at oil consumption in today's high - revving engines and where "normal" ends and a problem begins.Dianne is finding dark engine oil underneath her vehicle. What could that leak mean, and what could that leak mean, and what can happen when petroleum - based fluids reach hot engine components or exhaust systems? A small leak can become a

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56:43

Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) : Something...

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2026/09/25

What exactly is a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI), and why should you care about it ?On today's Fun Friday , Motormouth breaks down what an MPVI is really supposed to do - and why it's much more than somebody giving your vehicle a quick once -over.A proper inspection looks at the vehicles as a complete system: brakes, tires, steering and suspension, fluids ,belts, lights, wipers, battery condition and those little things that can become big problems if they 're ignored.And we continue our

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51:29

Calipers Matter -The Brake Component You Can't Ignore

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2026/09/24

Brake calipers matter - and their condition can make the difference between a properly functioning brake system and one that creates problems down the road.This morning , Motormouth takes a close look at brake calipers: what they do, what needs to be inspected, what tells us a caliper can be cleaned, serviced and reused, and the warning signs that mean it's time to replace it.A caliper may look perfectly fine from the outside while problems are developing where you can't see them. We'll talk about

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43:29

Brake System Pressure Differential Valve - Another...

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2026/09/23

Your brake system is far more than pads, rotors, and calipers. Today we're continuing our look at the hydraulic side of the braking system, focusing on the pressure differential valve and the critical job it performs when you put your foot on the brake pedal.We're talking about how hydraulic pressure is distributed through the system, why the rear brakes need to begin doing their job as the vehicle's weight transfers forward, and what can happen when that system doesn't operate properly.And we're

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48:44

ABS Braking Systems & The Driver's Role In Staying Safe

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2026/09/22

Your Vehicle's Anti-Lock Braking System is an important safety system-but it isn't magic, and it can only do its job properly when the rest of the braking system is working as it should.This morning, Motormouth explains what ABS does, wha tit feels like when it activates, and why every driver should understand that sensation before they actually need it in an emergency. When ABS engages, the pedal can pulse, vibrate and make noises that may feel completely wrong if you've never experienced them

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53:52

ABS Can't Save Your Bacon.....When All Else Is Failing

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2026/09/21

ABS can be an incredible safety net when things go sideways-but it can't overcome a brake system that isn't working properly.Today we continue our conversation about ABS braking systems and the part the driver plays when ABS activates. Do you know what your vehicle feels like and sounds like when the ABS kicks in? More importantly, do you know what you're supposed to do when it happens?Your ABS control unit depends on the entire braking system being in good working order: clean hydraulic fluid,

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70:19

New or Used? Rustproofing Old Cars & Why Brake...

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2026/09/19

Three great questions, three very different sides of the vehicle ownership, three very different sides of vehicle ownership - and plenty to chew on over the weekend.Jackies asks the big one: is a new vehicle or a used vehicle the better choice? We break down what to consider before we spending your hard- earned money.Elizabeth wants to know whether rustproofing an older vehicle is worth it. Before you spray anything, there's one very important step: inspect the vehicle and make sure the structure

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48:53

Fun Friday: 5 Fall Vehicle Tips You Don't Want To Ignore

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2026/09/18

It's Fun Friday with Motormouth! How'd your week go? Before you head into the weekend, let's take s few minutes to talk about getting your vehicle ready for whatever Winter 2026-27 decides to throw at us.Today I've got five fall vehicle tips to put on your radar: brakes, tires, fluids, wipers and washers, plus headlights and tail lights. Remember, it's not enough to be seen- you need to be able to see, too!I've also got Fall/Winter Tech Tip#11: keep that fuel tank topped up during winter. Less room

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56:31

Brake Line Rupture: Why Rusty Steel Brake Lines Must...

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2026/09/17

A brake line doesn't have to look completely rotten to become dangerous. In this episode, Motormouth explains why continuous inspection of steel brake lines needs to be part of every vehicle service - especially around the brackets and fasteners that secure the lines to the vehicle's underbody.Those little rusty "carbuncles" around a brake - line retaining bracket can be telling you something important. And when a steel line finally ruptures, the brake pedal can go straight to the floor because

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43:47

Brake Pedal Failure: What to Do When the Brake Pedal...

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2026/09/16

A brake pedal that suddenly goes to the floor is not something you want to discover in traffic.In this episode, Motormouth explains what can happen when you lose brake pressure, what you should do if the pedal suddenly drops, and - more importantly - why brake maintenance cannot stop with the last brake job.Brake lines, fluid, hydraulic components, calipers, wheel cylinders, hoses and the master cylinder all need inspection and service between brake jobs. Corrosion, leaks and worn components can

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37:53

Brake Booster to Master Cylinder: How Your Power...

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2026/09/15

The brake pedal doesn't magically stop a vehicle - there's a whole chain of components working together to turn your foot pressure into stopping power.Today on Motormouth's Morning Drive, we're looking at the power brake booster and it's relationship with the master cylinder, and I'm breaking it down in plain language so you can understand what's actually happening every time you step on the brake pedal.What does the booster do ? What happens when you lose power assist? Where does the hydraulic

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36:26

Master Cylinder: Where Braking Begins | Part 2

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2026/09/14

Your brakes don't begin at the wheels - they begin at the master cylinder. On today's Motormouth Morning Drive, we're continuing our brake - system education by looking at the component that turns your foot on the nrake pecal into hydraulic pressure throughout the system.We'll talk about what the master cylinder does, where it lives, how it works, what can go wrong, and the warning signs drivers should never ignore. We'll also look at why break-fluid condition and proper brake-system service matter

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66:46

Saturday Q&A : Fall Prep. Winter Tires & When Is an...

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2026/09/12

Fall is coming, winter is right behind it - and if you're a newer driver, an older-car owner.or just wondering whether winter tires are really worth the money, today's Motormouth Q&A is for you.Jessica wants to know what she should do to prepare her six-year-old for fall and winter.Alicia asks the big winter-tire question : Are they really necessary?And Louis wants to know how much is too much to spend keeping an older vehicle on the road.Three real questions, three real-world answers, and

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