Bumper to Bumper Radio, the car guys on KTAR, 92.3 FM in Phoenix, AZ, broadcast every Saturday from 11:00 am to noon. On this show, Dave Riccio of Tri-City Transmission in Tempe, AZ and Matt Allen of Virginia Auto Service in Phoenix, AZ talk about brake repair, replacement, and when to have your brakes inspected. Special guests include Joel Bartko of Arizona Import Specialists. Also on this show:

• How to recognize that your brake fluid is low.
• How brake jobs have evolved over the years.
• How long your brakes should last depending on your car or truck.
• Factors that contribute to unnecessary brake wear.
• How your ABS system ties into other electronic systems in your car.
• Why you should install an Interstate Battery in your vehicle.
• 2011 Toyota Tacoma: I just re-did the front brakes and alignment on my truck, but now I’m noticing a vibration. Is this coming from the rear brakes?
• 2008 Volvo S80: The dealership is telling me I need a rear engine assembly replacement. Is the dealership the only place that can have this done?
• 1983 Dodge Pickup: Every morning when I start this truck, I have to pump the gas 10-20 times. Is this a carburetor issue or possibly something else?
• If I have oversized tires, do I need to compensate with larger pads and rotors as well?
• 2006 BMW: After replacing my brakes 3 months or so I’m noticing squeaking noises at low speeds. Is this because of the aftermarket rotors I purchased?
• Volkswagen Passat: I’m considering purchasing one of these cars. Is the VW diesel problem still an issue?
• 2008 Acura TL: I have a brand new battery and alternator in this car, but the battery dies frequently after sitting. What should I look into next?
  1994 Nissan Pickup: In lower temperatures, my truck has a hard time shifting into second gear. What might be causing this?
• 2006 Nissan Frontier: I’m noticing a “whining” noise coming from my front end. Is this a secondary chain issue?
• 2007 Mazda RXE: At higher RPMs or after driving for a bit my coolant light comes on. My coolant level is never low- is this just a faulty system?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2011 Toyota Tacoma, 2008 Volvo S80, 1983 Dodge Pickup, 2006 BMW, Volkswagen Passat, 2008 Acura TL, 1994 Nissan Pickup, 2006 Nissan Frontier, and the 2007 Mazda RXE.