--- title: Part Smart Knowledge Library description: The Part Smart Knowledge Library provides technical instruction, product information, and support that delivers the skills, knowledge, automotive repair professionals demand. image: https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Part%20Smart/Social/Part%20Smart%20variant2.png --- [![Part Smart Logo](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Part%20Smart%20Logo.png?width=2812&height=895&name=Part%20Smart%20Logo.png "Part Smart Logo")](https://getpartsmart.motorcarparts.com/partsmart?hsLang=en) # Welcome to the MPA Part Smart Knowledge Library  ## Your ultimate resource for Best Installation Practices, Top Signs, and Important Information pertaining to Alternators, Starters, Hubs, Master Cylinders, Boosters, Turbos, Calipers, Brakes, and Rotors.  At MPA, we understand the importance of providing accurate and up-to-date information to ensure the success of your part install. Our Knowledge Library is designed to equip you with comprehensive insights and expert tips to make installations smooth and hassle-free. - **Best Installation Practices:** Comprehensive guidelines and step-by-step instructions for installing automotive parts, curated by experienced technicians and experts, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for all skill levels. - **Top Signs and Important Information:** Identify potential issues early to maintain vehicle longevity and safety. This section highlights common symptoms of wear or damage for Alternators, Starters, Hubs, Master Cylinders, Boosters, Turbos, Calipers, Brakes, and Rotors, including specifications, maintenance tips, and safety precautions. - **Ongoing Knowledge Updates:** Stay up-to-date with the latest industry insights and trends. Our team of automotive experts regularly updates the library, ensuring access to cutting-edge information for your projects. Document Dropdown Select a Part Smart PDF here or choose from the thumbnails below PS\_BeSystemAware\_12122022.pdf PS\_BatteryTesting\_7\_22\_2022.pdf MC\_BestPrac.pdf PS\_WheelHub\_6\_2\_2022.pdf Turbo\_BestP.pdf PS\_Calipers\_5\_2\_2022-1.pdf Sustainability\_4\_11\_2022.pdf BC\_BestP.pdf GMHydroBrakes\_03\_22\_22.pdf Hubs\_BestP\_V2\_03222022.pdf LinAlternators\_2\_2\_2022-2.pdf Brake-Top-Signs\_\_PS\_01\_12\_22-1.pdf RE\_BestPractices\_01\_14\_22.pdf Dec\_Battery\_Winter\_12\_14\_21-1.pdf Nov\_MC\_Winter\_11\_30\_21-1.pdf Hub-Noise\_\_PS\_10\_15\_21.pdf Boosters\_BP\_\_PartS\_9\_20\_21.pdf NotTurbo\_P0299\_\_PS\_8\_30\_21.pdf Clutch\_Pulley\_7\_19\_2021.pdf Diesel\_Starter\_Failure\_\_Dodge\_Ram\_6\_2\_2021.pdf Turbo-Top-Signs\_\_PS\_5\_2\_21.pdf Phenolic\_Piston\_4\_2\_2021.pdf Hydro-Booster\_3\_15\_2021.pdf Vacuum-Boster\_MC\_2\_15\_2021.pdf Ford-Unit-15427-No-Charge-Issue\_1\_20\_2020.pdf Winter\_Advisory\_Jeep\_Chrysler\_Dodge\_11\_20\_2020.pdf ALT-Honda-VTEC\_WTCB\_PS\_10\_30\_20.pdf Starter\_MountingSurface\_Ford\_9\_15\_20.pdf Ford-Super-Duty-4WD\_Hub\_PS\_5\_15\_20.pdf AlternatorTop-Signs\_WTCB\_PS\_6\_7\_20.pdf StarterTop-Signs\_WTCB\_PS\_6\_7\_20.pdf Oil-Soaked-Start\_WTCB\_PS\_6\_2\_20.pdf Failed-ALT-on\_Toyota\_WTCB\_PS\_6\_5\_20.pdf Starter-Oil-Soaked\_\_WTB\_PS\_6\_5\_20.pdf ![MASTER CYLINDERS](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MASTER%20CYLINDERS.png?width=500&height=122&name=MASTER%20CYLINDERS.png "MASTER CYLINDERS") [![MC_BestPrac](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/MC_BestPrac.png "MC_BestPrac")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2022/07/MC_BestPrac.pdf) [![MasterCylinder_GM](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/MasterCylinder_GM.png "MasterCylinder_GM")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2020/08/MasterCylinder_GM.pdf) [![Nov_MC_Winter_11_30_21-1](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Nov_MC_Winter_11_30_21-1.png "Nov_MC_Winter_11_30_21-1")](https://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2021/11/Nov_MC_Winter_11_30_21-1.pdf) ![HUB BEARINGS](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HUB%20BEARINGS.png?width=500&height=122&name=HUB%20BEARINGS.png "HUB BEARINGS") [![Hubs_BestP_V2_03222022](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Hubs_BestP_V2_03222022.png "Hubs_BestP_V2_03222022")](https://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2022/03/Hubs_BestP_V2_03222022.pdf) [![HubsTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/HubsTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20.png "HubsTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2020/06/HubsTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20.pdf) [![Ford-Super-Duty-4WD_Hub_PS_5_15_20](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Ford-Super-Duty-4WD_Hub_PS_5_15_20.png "Ford-Super-Duty-4WD_Hub_PS_5_15_20")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2020/05/Ford-Super-Duty-4WD_Oil_PS_5_15_20.png) [![Hub-Noise__PS_10_15_21](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Hub-Noise__PS_10_15_21.png "Hub-Noise__PS_10_15_21")](https://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2021/10/Hub-Noise__PS_10_15_21.pdf) ![ALTERNATORS](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALTERNATORS.png?width=500&height=122&name=ALTERNATORS.png "ALTERNATORS") [![Screenshot 2023-07-31 at 1.03.29 PM](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-07-31%20at%201.03.29%20PM.png "Screenshot 2023-07-31 at 1.03.29 PM")](https://motorcarpartscdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/mpa/production/content/uploads/2025/03/24172200/AlternatorTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_3_24_25.pdf) [![ALT-Honda-VTEC_WTCB_PS_10_30_20](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/ALT-Honda-VTEC_WTCB_PS_10_30_20.png "ALT-Honda-VTEC_WTCB_PS_10_30_20")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2020/11/ALT-Honda-VTEC_WTCB_PS_10_30_20.pdf) [![Oil-Soaked-Alt_WTCB_PS_6_2_20](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Oil-Soaked-Alt_WTCB_PS_6_2_20.png "Oil-Soaked-Alt_WTCB_PS_6_2_20")](https://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2020/06/Oil-Soaked-Alt_WTCB_PS_6_2_20.pdf) [![LinAlternators_2_2_2022-2](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/LinAlternators_2_2_2022-2.png "LinAlternators_2_2_2022-2")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2022/02/LinAlternators_2_2_2022-2.pdf) ![Brake calipers](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brake%20calipers.png?width=500&height=122&name=Brake%20calipers.png "Brake calipers") [![BC_BestP](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/BC_BestP.png "BC_BestP")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2022/04/BC_BestP.pdf) [![Brake-Top-Signs__PS_01_12_22-1](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Brake-Top-Signs__PS_01_12_22-1.png "Brake-Top-Signs__PS_01_12_22-1")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2022/01/Brake-Top-Signs__PS_01_12_22-1.pdf) [![PS_Calipers_5_2_2022-1](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/PS_Calipers_5_2_2022-1.png "PS_Calipers_5_2_2022-1")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2022/05/PS_Calipers_5_2_2022-1.pdf) ![TURBOS](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TURBOS.png?width=500&height=122&name=TURBOS.png "TURBOS") [![Turbo_BestP](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Turbo_BestP.png "Turbo_BestP")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2022/05/Turbo_BestP.pdf) [![NotTurbo_P0299__PS_8_30_21](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/NotTurbo_P0299__PS_8_30_21.png "NotTurbo_P0299__PS_8_30_21")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2021/08/NotTurbo_P0299__PS_8_30_21.pdf) [![Turbo-Top-Signs__PS_5_2_21](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Turbo-Top-Signs__PS_5_2_21.png "Turbo-Top-Signs__PS_5_2_21")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2021/05/Turbo-Top-Signs__PS_5_2_21.pdf) ![Hydro Boosters](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hydro%20Boosters.png?width=500&height=122&name=Hydro%20Boosters.png "Hydro Boosters") [![Boosters_BP__PartS_9_20_21](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Boosters_BP__PartS_9_20_21.png "Boosters_BP__PartS_9_20_21")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2021/10/Boosters_BP__PartS_9_20_21.pdf) [![Hydro-Booster_3_15_2021](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Hydro-Booster_3_15_2021.png "Hydro-Booster_3_15_2021")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2021/03/Hydro-Booster_3_15_2021.pdf) [![Vacuum-Boster_MC_2_15_2021](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/Vacuum-Boster_MC_2_15_2021.png "Vacuum-Boster_MC_2_15_2021")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2021/02/Vacuum-Boster_MC_2_15_2021.pdf) [![GMHydroBrakes_03_22_22](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hubfs/GMHydroBrakes_03_22_22.png "GMHydroBrakes_03_22_22")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2022/03/GMHydroBrakes_03_22_22.pdf) ![STARTERS](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/STARTERS.png?width=500&height=122&name=STARTERS.png "STARTERS") [![Starter_MountingSurface_Ford_9_15_20](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starter_MountingSurface_Ford_9_15_20.jpg?width=1545&height=2000&name=Starter_MountingSurface_Ford_9_15_20.jpg "Starter_MountingSurface_Ford_9_15_20")](https://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2020/09/Starter_MountingSurface_Ford_9_15_20.pdf) [![Starter-6477S_WTCB_PS_6_5_20](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starter-6477S_WTCB_PS_6_5_20.jpg?width=1545&height=2000&name=Starter-6477S_WTCB_PS_6_5_20.jpg "Starter-6477S_WTCB_PS_6_5_20")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2020/06/Starter-6477S_WTCB_PS_6_5_20.pdf) [![Starter-Oil-Cont_GM_WTCB_PS_6_5_20](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Starter-Oil-Cont_GM_WTCB_PS_6_5_20.jpg?width=1545&height=2000&name=Starter-Oil-Cont_GM_WTCB_PS_6_5_20.jpg "Starter-Oil-Cont_GM_WTCB_PS_6_5_20")](http://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2020/06/Starter-Oil-Cont_GM_WTCB_PS_6_5_20.pdf) [![StarterTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/StarterTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20.jpg?width=1545&height=2000&name=StarterTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20.jpg "StarterTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20")](https://motorcarparts.com/content/uploads/2021/10/StarterTop-Signs_WTCB_PS_6_7_20.pdf) # Brake Pads & Rotors [![Screenshot 2024-01-24 at 12.38.53 PM](https://partsmartlibrary.motorcarparts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-01-24%20at%2012.38.53%20PM.png?width=233&height=300&name=Screenshot%202024-01-24%20at%2012.38.53%20PM.png "Screenshot 2024-01-24 at 12.38.53 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