A Detailed Look At Contaminated Brake Pads
Contamination always has negative connotations. For brake pads, it has dual meanings. First, it can mean a contaminated friction surfaces that alter friction levels and performance. Second, it can mean contamination to the environment from brake dust. In this article, we will attempt explain both issues because both forms of contamination start when a brake pad is pressed into a rotor and friction is generated.
Beck/Arnley Adds 629 New Foreign Nameplate Part Numbers In First Half Of 2013
Beck/Arnley announces 629 new part numbers were added to its line of premium quality, genuine foreign nameplate products during the first six months of 2013. Highlights include two new OE Quality Hydraulic Fluids for European applications.
Akebono Expands Coverage Of EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Line
Akebono Brake Corporation has expanded the EURO ceramic brake pad product line to cover a greater number of European vehicle models. Akebono now offers 147 unique front and rear part numbers of its EURO brake pads, featuring its exclusive ceramic technology for popular European vehicle applications.
New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads And Rotors Added For Late Model Foreign And Domestic Applications
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) – has begun adding listings for the 2014 model year, with coverage for nine makes and 13 2014 models.
‘Brake Check’ Promotion From Monroe Brakes Helps Motorists Save On Repairs
This fall is the ideal time to have your brakes checked. And, if you need to replace your brake pads, Tenneco’s Monroe Brakes brand has a way to save. The Monroe Brakes “Brake Check” promotion – available August 1 through October 31, 2013 – offers motorists a chance to earn up to a $30 Visa prepaid card for qualifying Monroe Brakes purchases.
Digital Edition Of July Brake & Front End Magazine Is Now Available
Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Drum Brake Service, Passive Wheel Speed Sensors, Sprinter Cargo Van Brake Jobs, Variable-Assist Power Steering Systems, Infrared Thermometers, 2010 Camaro Alignment Specs, TPMS Sensors, and more. Plus, get instant access to advertisers and product information through the “Rapid Response” program!
TechSmart Releases New Expansion Tank Service Kit Tech Session Video
Standard Motor Products, Inc. has released a new TechSmart Tech Session that features the TechSmart line of expansion tank service kits, providing useful information for this growing product category.
New Products, Hard-To-Find Parts And Tech Tips From CARDONE
CARDONE’s latest e-brochure features new product solutions and hard-to-find parts available to the aftermarket exclusively from CARDONE.
How Software Is Changing Braking: Electronics Are Driving Technological Advancements
There was a time when advancements in import brake technology were entirely hardware based. The change from drum brakes to disc brakes, the introduction of semi-metallic and ceramic brake pads and the addition of power brakes as standard equipment were all changes achieved by redesigned and improved brake system components. Today, electronics is driving most of the advancements in braking technology.
Cooling System Tips For The 6.0L/7.3L Powerstroke Engine
One of the most overlooked preventive maintenance items in a diesel engine is the coolant system. Maintaining the coolant system is just as important as an oil change – in fact, the coolant condition in a diesel engine may even be more important than in a gasoline engine.
Tech Tip: White Smoke Blowing From Tailpipe?
A classic sign of a head gasket problem is when the vehicle is blowing white smoke from the tailpipe. This indicates that water/coolant is entering the combustion chamber and is then burnt off as steam through the exhaust. The white “smoke” is water vapor as the steam condenses when it hits the colder atmosphere.
Master Cylinder Service On 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X
Some owners may complain of a squeaking noise when applying or releasing the brake pedal. According to Saab, the problem is contaminated brake fluid. The contaminated fluid may swell the master cylinders piston seals.