Beck/Arnley Redesigns Premium Foreign Nameplate Brake Pad Packaging
Beck/Arnley announces it has completely redesigned the packaging for its premium foreign nameplate brake pad program, which includes 082 premium organic disc brake pads, 086 premium ceramic disc brake pads and 087 premium semi-metallic disc brake pads.
Affinia Reports Successful Outcome to National Institute of Justice, Michigan State Police Brake Pad Performance Evaluation Project
According to Affinia, Raybestos brand police brake pads took the lead in the outcome of test results.
Federal-Mogul Expands Wagner ThermoQuiet Product Line
Federal-Mogul has added coverage for several late-model foreign nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles to its line of Wagner ThermoQuiet brakes. Among the new products are what the company says are the aftermarket’s first replacement front brake pads for 2011 Hyundai Sonata models.
Expanded Coverage, Focus on Technicians Needs Drive Success of Monroe Brakes Brand
Tenneco Inc.’s Monroe Brakes product line has continued its growth trajectory in 2010. Based upon feedback from distributors and professional technicians, the company has unveiled nearly 40 new Monroe Dynamics and Monroe Ceramics brake pad sets and a variety of packaging enhancements aimed at meeting the needs of all of its customers.
Tech Feature: Mazda Brake and Chassis Repair Essentials
Every job should start with the customer interview. When the appointment is made, it’s important that some questions that will help ensure a successful job get answered. The first question to ask is why the customer thinks the brakes need service. What is obvious to us is a mystery to the customer so it’s important that we establish what it is that has the customer concerned. There is nothing more disappointing to a customer than to spend money on a repair and not have their concerns addressed.
Bendix Adds 200 New Part Numbers to Brake Pad Line-Up
Since the first of the year, Bendix has launched 200 new part numbers into the channel. This addition will help Bendix customers cover more than 2 million additional cars, trucks and SUVs on the road today, the company said.
Raybestos Brakes Help Denny Hamlin Claim the Top Spot with a Big Win at the AAA Texas 500
For Denny Hamlin, everything is BIGGER in Texas … including winning. Hamlin, of Joe Gibbs Racing, completed a season sweep at the Texas Motor Speedway yesterday. He now claims the top spot in the point standings for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chase for the Championship with just two races remaining in the season.
Tech Tip: BMW Brake Pad Warning Light On After Brake Pad Replacement
You may get a customer complaint that the brake pad warning light comes on after the rear brake pads have been replaced. After replacing the pads and wear sensor, turn the ignition on and wait for at least 30 seconds, then start the engine. If the pad wear circuit is good, the light should go out with no further procedures.
FRAS-LE Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket
FRAS-LE, one of the largest friction materials manufacturers in the world, has appointed Randy Mordue as its director of sales and marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket.
All-New ACDelco Advantage Friction Lineup Provides Quality and Convenience at a Competitive Price
ACDelco is introducing the ACDelco Advantage friction line, a new, entry-level portfolio of brake pads and hardware designed to provide dealers and distributors with a competitively priced yet quality alternative to other entry-level brake friction products.
Tech Feature: Brake Job on Chrysler Sebring
The Sebring was replaced with a new model based on the JS platform for the 2007 model year. There are several brake packages available featuring either a disc/drum combination or a disc/disc combination. All models are equipped with five possible brake system options.
Brake Pad Bedding – Adding a Little Seasoning to the Rotor
One of the most controversial topics involving brake repair is where noise comes from and what can be done to prevent it. All brake noise starts at the point where the pad and rotor make contact. Every squeak, chirp and groan has its origins at the interface between these two components and how it is expressed through the rest of the car.