TRW Announces Range Extension For Premium Disc Brake Pad Program
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has announced a range extension for its premium disc brake pad program in North America. The range extension comprises 54 part numbers and will provide coverage for an additional 12 million vehicles. This expansion brings the total number of application numbers in the program to more than 800 and covers nearly 94 percent of the vehicles in operation in North America, the company says.
Diagnosing And Replacing A Faulty Water Pump On A 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
The water pump impeller is plastic on many Volkswagens. It gets brittle and can break into pieces or spin freely on the shaft and not push any coolant. We checked the sensor, felt the radiator and had a strong suspicion that was the case on this 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, but how do you tell without removing the pump? Since the car had overheated, we were going to replace the thermostat, and with the thermostat removed you can reach in and feel the water pump impeller and verify if it’s broken or loose. This article will show you how to remove the thermostat, check the water pump and replace the pump, if necessary.
New Digital Abex Commercial Vehicle Air Disc Brake Catalog Now Available At www.FMe-cat.com
A comprehensive new digital catalog featuring the expanded Abex line of original equipment-quality replacement air disc brake pads for commercial vehicles is now available through Federal-Mogul’s popular www.FMe-cat.com electronic catalog.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kyle Busch Clinch A Chase Berth
After Kyle Busch took the lead … he sped on to victory like he didn’t have a care in the world at the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch scored his fourth win of the season and drove his No. 18 M&M’s Toyota to victory lane under the stopping power of Raybestos brakes.
Federal-Mogul Announces Wagner ThermoQuiet Is First Ceramic Full Line Brand Of Brake Pads To Achieve Low-Copper Certification
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads featuring Wagner OE21 formulations are the first full line of replacement ceramic pads to achieve low-copper certification, according to Federal-Mogul. Approval was provided by NSF International, an independent registrar overseeing manufacturer compliance with copper legislation. The official industry “LeafMark,” indicating compliance with 2021 legislative requirements, will now appear on Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT boxes.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kenseth Clinch A Spot In The Chase
History repeated itself at Saturday’s Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth gave it all he had and held off Kasey Kahne during the closing laps to secure the win. Just as he did in March in Las Vegas and again in April at Kansas … Kenseth won a heated battle with Kahne and drove his No. 20 Dollar General Toyota to victory lane under the stopping power of Raybestos brakes.
Centric Parts Earns 11th Consecutive Friction Materials Standards Institute Award
Centric Parts, a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake components and systems for import and domestic vehicles, announced that it has once again been awarded a Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) Award for contributions to the automotive industry. This is the 11th consecutive year Centric Parts been honored by FMSI, dating back to the award’s inception in 2003.
Honeywell Friction Materials Expands Coverage To More Than 44 Million New And Late-Model Vehicles
Honeywell Friction Materials, known for its Bendix and JURID branded brake products, grew its aftermarket line by more than 125 new model numbers – covering more than 44 million vehicles – in the second quarter of this year. These new parts will enable technicians to offer premium brake service on a wide range of new and late-model vehicles from both foreign and domestic automotive manufacturers.
GM Tech Tip: Growl Noise Caused By Axle Nuts
To diagnosis the noise, re-torque the existing front axle shaft nut to 162 ft/lbs and test drive the vehicle. If the noise is eliminated, replace both front axle nuts with the updated part (P/N: 10257766). On vehicles equipped with the police package, add an additional Nord-Lock.
TECH TIP: Mini: Erroneous “Service Due” Message For Brake Pad Thickness
The mathematical calculation made by the Condition Based Services Module (CBS) do not agree with the actual brake wear. The CBS uses inputs like vehicle speed, pedal pressure and rotor temperature to determine if the pads require replacement.
AMS Automotive Enhances UltraQuiet Premium Disc Brake Pad Lineup
AMS Automotive has announced several enhancements to its lineup of UltraQuiet Premium Disc Brake Pads. AMS has now begun using NPH (Nitrile Polymer Hardware) Technology with its abutment clips. Starting with 301 or 304 stainless steel clips, a unique bonding process applies a nitrile polymer coating to the caliper bracket side of each abutment clip. This coating isolates vibration from the brake pad to the brake caliper, resulting in further noise reduction when compared to the OE hardware, AMS says.
Brake Job On 2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
The 2000-2006 Sprinter cargo van may seem unique for its small displacement diesel engine and large hauling capacity. But, at the wheels, the brakes are very conventional. There are two brake systems on the Sprinter that came with the 2500 and 3500 models.