Abstract: Vanes positioned immediately adjacent the swept area of a moving friction brake rotor induce a flow of air over the rotor by displacing the boundary layer of gases from the rotor surface and conducting such layer along the intercepting surface of the vane, and thus inducing a flow of cooler air over the rotor. Under heavy braking, friction pad particles and substantial quantities of thermal energy in the superheated gases of the boundary layer are removed by the vanes.

Abstract: A replacement ball joint apparatus and method for conveniently modifying motor vehicle suspension camber, caster or camber/caster combination angle by means of repositioning a wheel spindle top or bottom relative to a control arm. The apparatus includes a mount assembly secured at one end of a ball joint which is connectable at its other end to the spindle, the mount assembly having a slide with a stud extending therefrom. A guide assembly is securable at the control arm and receives and guides the slide.

Abstract: A replacement apparatus for a ball joint for conveniently modifying motor vehicle suspension camber, caster or camber/caster combination angle by means of repositioning a wheel suspension steering knuckle top or bottom relative to a knuckle mount. The apparatus includes a body with an orientation mark and positioning teeth, a lower support with degree offset marks and matching positioning teeth, a bearing insert, an upper support, and a shaft.

Abstract: Replacement ball joint apparatus and methods for conveniently modifying motor vehicle suspension camber, caster or camber/caster combination angle by means of repositioning a wheel spindle top or bottom relative to a control arm. The apparatus includes a module securing one end of a ball joint which is connectable at its other end to the spindle, the module having guide slots at an upper surface thereof and a threaded bore therein. An insert is securable at the control arm and has an elongated slot through which a bolt is received and engageable at the threaded bore in the module. Protruding guides are defined at a surface of the insert, the guides and guide slots being engageble for maintenance of module orientation.

Abstract: A replacement ball joint apparatus and method for conveniently modifying motor vehicle suspension camber, caster or camber/caster combination angle by means of repositioning a wheel spindle top or bottom relative to a control arm. The apparatus includes a mount assembly secured at one end of a ball joint which is connectable at its other end to the spindle, the mount assembly having a slide with a stud extending therefrom. A guide assembly is securable at the control arm and receives and guides the slide.

Abstract: A tool for manipulating threaded ball joint stud locating bushings at a threaded bore in an axle housing is disclosed. The tool includes a support mountable to the ball joint stud to provide stable location of an extractor assemblage receiving the support therethrough. The extractor assemblage includes portions for engaging the bushing and for securing engagement with the bushing during manipulation of the extractor assemblage to thus rotate the bushing.

Abstract: Shim assembly configured to be positioned in a wheel assembly to correct alignment and formed of a plurality of flat, tapered elements securable together and positionally adjustable one relative to the other with selectable orientation of the tapers, preferably rotatably secured for mutual angular movement of the elements around an axis, indicia to display the angular relationship of the elements and of the shim assembly orientation, such that the taper of the elements add or subtract to establish the overall composite taper of the shim assembly with the indicia displaying such composite taper and/or providing orientation points for positioning of the shim assembly in a wheel assembly to correct alignment.

Abstract: Shim assembly configured to be positioned in a wheel assembly to correct alignment and formed of a plurality of flat, tapered elements securable together and positionally adjustable one relative to the other with selectable orientation of the tapers, preferably rotatably secured for mutual angular movement of the elements around an axis, indicia to display the angular relationship of the elements and of the shim assembly orientation, such that the taper of the elements add or subtract to establish the overall composite taper of the shim assembly with the indicia displaying such composite taper and/or providing orientation points for positioning of the shim assembly in a wheel assembly to correct alignment.