Servicing Hybrids: 10 Must Read Articles for Servicing Hybrid Vehicles from Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda and Nissan
Currently, there are about 1.2 million hybrid vehicles on the road. Within five years, hybrids are expected to account for 20 to 25% of all new car and light-truck sales. So sooner or later, you’ll be working on these vehicles at your shop. These vehicles have the same service opportunities like brake pads, filters and suspension parts that need replacement. Also, battery packs, electric motors and computers will need service soon. Below are the top ten hybrid articles so you can cash in.
OE Brake System Competence Helps Continental Deliver the Best ATE PremiumOne Brake Pad and Rotor for Every Aftermarket Application
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket relies on its OE competence in brake systems to create the ideal replacement brake pad and rotor for each specific vehicle.
Impressive Year-End Numbers Announced by Raybestos Brand
2009 was an extremely busy manufacturing year for Raybestos brand products. The Raybestos brand, a member of the Affinia family of brands, produced 1,400 new brake numbers and 539 new chassis numbers over the past year.
2009 Toyota Venza, 16 Other Popular Foreign-Nameplate Models Highlight Latest Expansion of Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pad Coverage
In addition to coverage of the Toyota Venza, the ThermoQuiet product line has been expanded to include application-engineered semi-metallic, organic and ceramic disc brake pad sets for an extensive range of Audi, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Scion and additional Toyota applications.
Federal-Mogul Receives Patent for Wagner EDGE Laser-Shaped Friction Now Featured in Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads
Integration of two highly advanced technologies helps ensure quieter performance, superior stopping power and longer pad life for today’s applications.
Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Brake Job Top 10 Tips
Starting with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F150. The new body style truck is a new vehicle inside and out. However, not all of the 2004 F150s that you see will be the new body style. The 2004 F150 was also made available in the older body style pickup that came on the scene in 1996. The older body style F150 is called a “Heritage” edition.
Bendix Team Launches Consumer Rebate to Help Drive Sales for Channel Partners
As part of the “Brake with Bendix” promotion, consumers can get up to $30 in SuperCertificates (redeemable online) when they purchase two sets of qualifying brake pads.
Tech Feature: 2010 Buick LaCrosse Brake Service
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is built on the Epsilon II platform that is shared with the Saab 9-5 and other soon-to-be-named vehicles. While you may not see this vehicle in your bays for a while, it is a great example of how the common brake job will stay the same and how it will change in the future.
ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Rotor and Pad Line Now Covers 1990-2010 Domestics and Imports
Expanded to more than 1,300 SKUs, applications exceed 150 million vehicles.
Z Sport, Part 1: Subaru WRX Performance Brake, Suspension & Engine Mods that Pack a Punch
A project car in the form of a WRX/STI shows that Z Sport in Everett, WA, is all about
BRAKE JOB: GM Acadia / Buick / Outlook / Enclave
The Lambda Platform is shared with the Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. It is largely derived from the GM Epsilon platform, the same platform that makes the Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6. These vehicles can be front- or all-wheel drive. All models have the same rear disc brake setup with the parking brake in the hat of the rotor. All Lambda platform vehicles incorporate Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ABS and Stabilitrak electronic stability control.
BRAKE JOB: Seventh Generation Accord (2003-’08)
The seventh-generation Honda Accord (2003-’08) and Acura TL are some of the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. They have a very simple brake system to service, but it can be prone to brake noise if not serviced properly.