SafeBraking.com Announces Monthly Winners
Congratulations to automotive technician Tom Nastvogel of Walla Walla, Wash. Nastvogel is the first $100 weekly winner in the SafeBaking.com Photo Contest. Nastvogel’s entry was also selected as the best photo submission of the month and he received an additional $250 Snap-on Tools gift card.
FMSI: Serving Shops and Brake Manufacturers for More than 60 Years
If you purchase almost any set of brake pads or shoes, the last three or four digits of the parts number match for most of your brand choices. This is not an accident or OEM conspiracy. This is the product of more than 60 years of cooperation of brake friction manufacturers. This collaboration is the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) and the FMS number system. The fruits of this endeavor go beyond part number; it has given shops new brake applications sooner and at a lower cost.
Raybestos Police Braking System Stars at 2009 Police Fleet Expo
Brand uses TrackTech Event at the Milwaukee Mile as proving ground.
News Update: Automotive Distribution Network Announces ‘Repair America’ Sweepstakes Winners
Parts Plus has announced the major prize winners of the “Repair America” sweepstakes promotion for professional service dealers. Throughout June and July, when service dealers were given the opportunity to win prizes in this special promotion, more than 62,000 entries were returned to headquarters, with an additional 7,500 entered online through www.partsplus.com. The winner of
Tech Tip: Possible Causes of Mid-Life NVH Problems on Brake Pads
If you’re seeing an increasing number of noisy brake pads that require replacement before they reach the middle of their duty cycle, the root cause may be lift (partial delamination) of either the friction material or shim from the backing plate.