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Winners Of Raybestos Brakes ‘Go Green’ Promo Go To The Races

On October 12, two lucky winners and their guests joined representatives from Raybestos brand brakes at the Sprint Cup Series Race in Charlotte. The race weekend was the grand prize in this year’s Raybestos brakes “Go Green” sweepstakes and promotion.

FMI Automotive To Unveil New Fuel Pump Line At AAPEX

FMI Automotive, a leading manufacturer of premium performance water pumps, will unveil its new fuel pump line during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), which takes place Nov. 5-7 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.

Brake Service On 2011-Newer Buick Regals

The fifth-generation Buick Regal on the surface might seem like an easy car to work on when the pads need replaced, but if you assume that this is just another Buick, you could quickly find yourself in trouble. The Regal has standard brake features that were once only found on high-end imports. This makes the Buick a game changer in the brake job world.

Centric Parts’ 2014 Brake Systems Catalog Offers Import Coverage

Among the many categories of products featured in this latest catalog are Centric’s High Carbon Alloy 125-series rotors, PosiQuiet and Fleet Performance brake pads with hardware included, PosiQuiet Loaded calipers, StopTech high-performance rotors, hydraulics and more.

National Pronto Association Honors Honeywell Friction Materials At Annual Meeting

The National Pronto Association recognized Honeywell Friction Materials as its 2013 “Supplier of the Year” and “Partner of the Year” at the group’s recent annual meeting. Honeywell Friction Materials supplies Pronto members with a comprehensive line of premium brake pads and hard parts.

Coolant Leak Caution On 1995-2003 Nissan 3.0L And 3.5L Engines

A severe coolant leak from the water pump’s weep holes causes the coolant to destroy the pump’s bearing as well as leak into the engine’s oiling system. Catastrophic engine failure can result. Be aware of the potential leak points and do not ignore the signs of a leak. It also is recommended that the water pump be changed whenever servicing the timing chain and/or internal timing components.

Brake Service On A 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The Chevrolet Trailblazer is based on the GMT 360. The brake system on the Trailblazer is not groundbreaking by any means, but there are some intricacies technicians should be aware of on this common platform. The front brakes utilize dual piston calipers with phenolic pistons. The most important thing to remember when replacing the pads on this vehicle is to replace the hardware.

Wagner Brake Helps Consumers And Installers Recognize Certification Markings On Low-Copper Brake Pad Packaging

Federal-Mogul’s Wagner Brake brand is reaching out to automotive parts distributors and service providers to increase awareness of the new packaging “LeafMark” designation covering “low copper” compliant brake pads.

Centric Parts Releases New 2014 Brake Systems Catalog

Centric Parts has released the latest addition to its award-winning library of brake system catalogs – the Centric Parts 2014 Brake Systems Catalog (2010-2014). This up-to-the-minute catalog details Centric’s complete range of brake, wheel bearing, hub and seal components for passenger car and light truck applications from 2010 through 2014.

CRP Offers ContiTech Accessory Drive System Service Poster To Help Educate Vehicle Owners

CRP Automotive, a leading source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, has developed a special ContiTech Accessory Drive System Service Poster, which is part of an overall support program for its ContiTech Serpentine Belts and Accessory Drive Kits.

Valeo Expands Its Engine Cooling Line With 210 New Radiators

Valeo Service USA is expanding its aftermarket engine cooling product line by an additional 210 new radiators. According to Valeo, the company’s factory installation-quality radiators are lightweight, easy to install, efficient and durable. The brazed-aluminum radiators feature advanced fin designs for optimum heat transfer, cross-flow or down-flow configurations and a broad core thickness range to cover nearly all vehicle segments.

Evans Waterless Coolant Supporting Ocean To Ocean World Record Attempt

Evans waterless coolant will once again be the coolant choice for the Vintage Adventurer’s next world record attempt. Australian motoring enthusiast Rod Wade, aka the Vintage Adventurer, is preparing to set a new world record in the Ocean to Ocean Driving Challenge as he drives his 1930 Ford Model A, against the clock from New York to California.