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Uscope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html 5V reference circuits cause some of the most confusing “multiple sensor failure” diagnostics in modern vehicles. In this video I break down what 5V reference is, why it’s 5 volts, how the ECM/PCM uses it to...
www.aeswave.com Uscope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html Wyze Probe - https://www.aeswave.com/15-inch-WyzeProbe-for-Secondary-Ignition-and-COP-p8764.html Rotkee Probe - https://store.rotkee.com/en/lx1-coil-on-plug-probe.html In this video I...
Probes - https://www.aeswave.com/uMicroBackProbe-Minimum-impact-probe-for-high-density-connectors-p10709.html U scope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html Check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com If you’ve ever scoped an ignition coil, injector,...
In this video, I break down how to perform a Relative Compression Test using an oscilloscope. This fast, non-invasive diagnostic method lets you check engine health without removing spark plugs. You’ll learn how to set up the test, connect a current clamp, record the...
Secondary ignition diagnostics are often overlooked in modern vehicles due to coil-on-plug systems—but the waveform still tells a powerful story. In this video, secondary ignition waveforms are captured and analyzed using an oscilloscope to reveal what is actually...
Today we’re rebuilding the rear brake calipers on a DeLorean — a job that solves common issues such as dragging brakes, uneven pad wear, sticking pistons, and handbrake imbalance. The DeLorean’s rear calipers have some unique design quirks, including the integrated...
Learn practical lab-scope workflows you can use today. We reinforce the basics with real-world tests: checking primary ignition current with a low-amp probe, verifying an entire bank of coils via the common power feed, reading fuel-pump current through a fuse-loop...
Everyone’s talking about how bad the automotive industry is right now — low pay, burnout, lack of respect, and technicians leaving the trade. But that’s only half the story. In this video, I talk about what’s really going on in the automotive world — and why it’s not...
Drum brakes may seem old-school, but they’re still used on many vehicles today—especially in the rear. In this video, we break down how drum brakes work, why they’re still around, and how to spot signs of wear or failure.
🔧 What you’ll learn:
How drum brakes work (shoes, drums, wheel cylinders, return springs)
The difference between drum and disc brakes
Why many cars still use drum brakes in the rear
Signs of worn or failing drum brakes (noise, grabbing, soft pedal)
Why proper adjustment and cleaning matters
How drum brake self-adjusters work (and when they don’t)
Common service procedures and inspection tips
Real-world shop examples of worn components and failed hardware
If you own a Toyota, Ford, Honda, Subaru, or any vehicle with rear drum brakes, this video will help you understand maintenance, safety, and performance.
⚠️ Ignoring drum brake maintenance can lead to uneven stopping, long pedal travel, and dangerous brake failure.
🔔 Subscribe for more clear, real-world brake system education.
👍 Like and comment if your vehicle still has drum brakes—or if you’ve had to replace a wheel cylinder lately.
I hope you enjoy my out takes and gifs I “borrowed”. Please leave a comment, eventually there may be so many that I dont answer them, but not yet. I plan to make a video explaining our side of the aftermarket insurance scam that is “extended warranties”. Well see how that goes.
I hope this helps you undertand a bit more about your vehicle and make what we do make a little more sense. Please let me know if you have anything specifically that you want to learn. I have been toying with the idea of doing some tech training videos. Let me know what you think.
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