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Top Five Brake Tips (VIDEO)

Here are five tips on brake jobs tips for technicians. This video is sponsored by TRW.

How Do Brakes Work? (VIDEO)

You must use a brake pad that matches the original performance characteristics. This video is sponsored by TRW.

DIYer Brake Pads (VIDEO)

Here are five tips that will have you perform a brake job like a pro. This video is sponsored by TRW Aftermarket.

Watch Now: Drilled & Slotted Rotors Livestream

Experts from Summit Racing and Babcox Media’s Tech Group discuss performance rotors and their impact on driving.

Quality-Built Brake Calipers Powered by MPA

Backed by over 50 years of legendary attention to quality, Quality-Built calipers deliver optimal stopping performance and reliability in any driving situation. Quality-Built caliper units feature OE style zinc plated finishes, all new EPDM rubber boots, and seals, and 100% new phenolic pistons. Each caliper is installation-ready with new bleeder screws, banjo bolts, and application-specific

VIDEO: ACDelco Brake Pads And Rotors

When it comes to brakes, small details can make the biggest difference. This video is sponsored by ACDelco.

VIDEO: Safe Brake Jobs On Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

The number of hybrid vehicles keeps growing along with their maintenance needs. This video is sponsored by Mitchell1.

VIDEO: Brake Pad Wear Sensors And How They Work

The sensor warns you when it’s time for new brake pads. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

ChrisFix Talks FMSI And New Z Numbers

ChrisFix, the world’s largest automotive DIY YouTuber with more than 7 million global subscribers, enjoys helping car owners with the nuts and bolts of automotive ownership and repair.  In his latest video, ChrisFix offers some good news from the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI), which maintains the standardized part numbering system for aftermarket brake pads.

Bendix Gives Update On EPA Copper-Free Brake Plan

Current and forthcoming brake pads provide compliance as older friction becomes obsolete, says Bendix.

Toyota Tech Tip: ABS Noise, Warning Lamps And Code C1431

Some 2012-’13 model year Camry vehicles may exhibit a condition where ABS brake actuator pump motor noise is heard from the engine compartment with Brake ABS and/or TRAC warning lamp(s) illuminated and DTC C1431 stored. A poor ground on the left fender side panel bracket may cause this condition after a collision repair.

UCX Calipers Celebrates 20 Years Of Supplying The Traditional Aftermarket

UCX Calipers was started 20 years ago by Dave Wright, Paul Schuck, Rob Wright and three employees in an 18,000-square-foot building. Their goal was to provide a professional-grade remanufactured disc brake caliper specifically designed for the professional technician.