Centric Parts Adds 100,000 Square Feet Of Additional Warehouse Space
Centric Parts, a leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake components and systems under the Centric, Posi Quiet, C-TEK and StopTech labels among others, has announced the addition of 100,000 square feet of new warehouse and office space.
How Vehicle Software Is Changing The Stopping Game
There was a time when advancements in brake technology were entirely hardware based. The change from drum to disc brakes, the introduction of semi-metallic and ceramic 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.
Nearly 70 Parts Added To MOOG Steering And Suspension Line
Federal-Mogul has announced the addition of nearly 70 parts to its MOOG Steering and Suspension product line. The latest expansion of the MOOG line includes more than 50 parts for late-model foreign nameplate passenger vehicles from BMW, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Toyota and other manufacturers.
Meritor Unveils New Mobile Training Trucks
Meritor Inc.’s aftermarket team unveiled mobile training with two new training trucks during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2014 that will deliver on-site product and systems education to warehouse distributors, independent service garages and fleets in the United States and Canada.
Arnott Releases Coil Spring Conversion Kit For PL71 Luxury Crossovers
Arnott Inc. recently announced it has released a new Coil Spring Conversion Kit to convert all four air springs and shocks on the PL71 platform-based Porsche Cayenne (03-10), VW Touareg (04-10) and Audi Q7 (07-10) to a more reliable coil spring/strut combination.
Four Seasons Honored With Most Innovative New Product Award At MACS Show
Four Seasons was recently honored with the “Most Innovative New Product” award for its Deslugger compressor clutch timer during the 2014 Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide Training Event and Trade Show, held in New Orleans, La.
KYB Americas Corp. Announces Expanded MonoMax Shock Coverage
KYB Americas Corp. has expanded coverage for its truck and SUV MonoMax shock absorber lineup. New part numbers for this release cover nearly 12 million pickup trucks and SUVs on the road today, including the most popular late-model Ford, GM and Dodge applications.
Centric Parts Releases New 2014 Medium Duty Brake Systems Catalog, Program Guide
Centric Parts has released the latest additions to its award-winning library of brake system catalogs – the Centric Parts 2014 Medium Duty Brake Systems Catalog (CMD2014), along with the supplemental Centric Parts 2014 Medium Duty Brake Systems Program Guide (CMDB2014).
Fight Back Against Winter With PlastiKote Undercoat
Harsh winter weather across the country has been not been kind to vehicles. Plastikote Undercoat can help protect the underside of vehicles against the ravages of winter. Available in both professional (273) and rubberized (272) undercoating, PlastiKote Undercoat provides durable protection against rust, corrosion, moisture, fumes, dust, heat and cold, the company says.
Bosch Offers Eco-Friendly, Copper-Free Brake Pads
In response to legislation requiring the reduction of copper in friction formulations, Bosch has announced the use of its first copper-free ceramic material in the premium-grade QuietCast line of braking products. Bosch provides full coverage for domestic, Asian and European cars, vans and SUVs with one out of every three vehicles on the road today using Bosch braking components, according to the company.
Digital Edition Of January Underhood Service Magazine Is Now Available
A digital version of the January issue of Underhood Service is now available on-line. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Fuel Pump Tank Cleaning, Diagnosing Driveability Concerns, Nissan VQ Water Pumps, Diesel Regen Cycles, Gapping Plugs, A/C Compressor Balancing, a host of Tech Tips, and more!
Federal-Mogul To Purchase Affinia Chassis Components Business
Federal-Mogul has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire Affinia’s chassis components business. The Affinia business serves leading U.S. aftermarket customers with branded and private label chassis product lines. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.