Brembo Introduces Light Brake Disc Concept
Brembo this week unveiled a new light brake disc concept, which the company says will create a 10 to 15 percent lighter brake disc, excellent results in terms of reducing fuel consumption and lowering the impact on the environment, the brake systems supplier noted.
Brake Job On 2000-2006 Chrysler Sebring
The second-generation Chrysler Sebring brakes are problem free when compared to the previous generation. There are very few reports online about pulsation problems that seemed to plague the previous generation. The 2000-2006 Sebring front brakes can have different caliper designs depending on the engine and model year, and even if it is a convertible. Make sure the parts store has all the information before you order parts.
Brembo Honors Niki Lauda During Formula One Italy Grand Prix
On the occasion of Formula One Italy Grand Prix at Monza circuit, Alberto Bombassei, Brembo chairman, and Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Management Limited (FOM) chairman, presented Niki Lauda with the “Bernie Ecclestone Award” for 2013.
Raybestos Brakes Adds New Application Coverage For 2014 Model Year
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – announced that to date, 2,631 applications have been added to its coverage for 2014 vehicles. This coverage spans the spectrum of vehicles, including 402 applications for light-duty trucks. New application coverage includes the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder.
TRW Announces Range Extension For Premium Disc Brake Pad Program
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has announced a range extension for its premium disc brake pad program in North America. The range extension comprises 54 part numbers and will provide coverage for an additional 12 million vehicles. This expansion brings the total number of application numbers in the program to more than 800 and covers nearly 94 percent of the vehicles in operation in North America, the company says.
Diagnosing And Replacing A Faulty Water Pump On A 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
The water pump impeller is plastic on many Volkswagens. It gets brittle and can break into pieces or spin freely on the shaft and not push any coolant. We checked the sensor, felt the radiator and had a strong suspicion that was the case on this 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, but how do you tell without removing the pump? Since the car had overheated, we were going to replace the thermostat, and with the thermostat removed you can reach in and feel the water pump impeller and verify if it’s broken or loose. This article will show you how to remove the thermostat, check the water pump and replace the pump, if necessary.
New Digital Abex Commercial Vehicle Air Disc Brake Catalog Now Available At www.FMe-cat.com
A comprehensive new digital catalog featuring the expanded Abex line of original equipment-quality replacement air disc brake pads for commercial vehicles is now available through Federal-Mogul’s popular www.FMe-cat.com electronic catalog.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kyle Busch Clinch A Chase Berth
After Kyle Busch took the lead … he sped on to victory like he didn’t have a care in the world at the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch scored his fourth win of the season and drove his No. 18 M&M’s Toyota to victory lane under the stopping power of Raybestos brakes.
Federal-Mogul Announces Wagner ThermoQuiet Is First Ceramic Full Line Brand Of Brake Pads To Achieve Low-Copper Certification
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads featuring Wagner OE21 formulations are the first full line of replacement ceramic pads to achieve low-copper certification, according to Federal-Mogul. Approval was provided by NSF International, an independent registrar overseeing manufacturer compliance with copper legislation. The official industry “LeafMark,” indicating compliance with 2021 legislative requirements, will now appear on Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT boxes.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kenseth Clinch A Spot In The Chase
History repeated itself at Saturday’s Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Matt Kenseth gave it all he had and held off Kasey Kahne during the closing laps to secure the win. Just as he did in March in Las Vegas and again in April at Kansas … Kenseth won a heated battle with Kahne and drove his No. 20 Dollar General Toyota to victory lane under the stopping power of Raybestos brakes.
Centric Parts Earns 11th Consecutive Friction Materials Standards Institute Award
Centric Parts, a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake components and systems for import and domestic vehicles, announced that it has once again been awarded a Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) Award for contributions to the automotive industry. This is the 11th consecutive year Centric Parts been honored by FMSI, dating back to the award’s inception in 2003.
Honeywell Friction Materials Expands Coverage To More Than 44 Million New And Late-Model Vehicles
Honeywell Friction Materials, known for its Bendix and JURID branded brake products, grew its aftermarket line by more than 125 new model numbers – covering more than 44 million vehicles – in the second quarter of this year. These new parts will enable technicians to offer premium brake service on a wide range of new and late-model vehicles from both foreign and domestic automotive manufacturers.