LATCH system not curing child seat misuse in Chicago area
Experts say up to 90 percent of child seats are installed improperly despite laws and the LATCH system. Officials from Crystal Lake and Streamwood stress reading manuals, proper fit, and ongoing education as rates of correct use remain low and misuses persist across vehicles and seat types.
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Chicago
Sean McGrath
Crystal Lake
Richardson
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Rae Tyson
NHTSA
Tyson
McGrath
Fixing brake dust and defroster issues in classic cars
Reader questions about persistent brake dust on wheels from high performance European brakes and a 1986 Camaro defroster problem. Causes include worn pads with dust, and vacuum operated heater/ventilation doors. Solutions cover renewing pads, considering ceramic compounds, adding brake dust shields, and using wheel cleaners safe for clear-coated rims. Defroster fault likely from overlooked engine vacuum hose connection or cracked vacuum reservoir and check valve.
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Julie Morris
San Jose
Calif
Kleen Wheels
Jason Gallegos
Gilroy
Calif A
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