Diagnosing Your Customers’ Brake Noise Complaints
Squeaking can be the most challenging and is often evident after the brakes have been serviced. The best way to deal with brake squeal is to prevent it in the first place. While we’re all familiar with brake service, it never hurts to review good practices.
NAPA Rayloc Upgrades Friction Formulations For All Replacement Brake Pads
NAPA Rayloc announced that it has upgraded the friction on all of its replacement disc brake pads with what the company calls “the most modern, advanced formulas.”
Spectra Premium Radiator Coolant Test Strip Kits Now Available In Canada
Spectra Premium Industries has introduced new Radiator Coolant Test Strip kits in Canada. The U.S. launch will follow at a later date that is yet to be determined, the company says.
Brembo Parts App Now Also Available For Android
The Brembo Parts app is now available for Android devices, in addition to Apple devices. Not long after the launch of its first app for Apple and already more than 8,000 downloads later, Brembo has expanded its digital offering for the spare parts market, making Brembo Parts available for download on Google Play as well.
Dorman Products Releases May New Product Announcement
Dorman Products has released its May New Product Announcement, featuring 400 new parts, 109 of which are exclusive formerly “Dealer Only” parts.
New Raybestos Brand Rotor And Brake Pad Applications Added For Popular Late-Model Vehicles
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has begun adding listings for the 2014 model year.
Tech Tip: Squeaking Master Cylinder On 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X
Some vehicle owners may complain of a squeaking noise when applying or releasing the brake pedal. According to Saab, the problem is contaminated brake fluid. The contaminated fluid may swell the master cylinders piston seals.
Toyota Scion TC Brake Service Tips
The replacement of the pads and rotors is straightforward, but there are some things that you should know before you start. This car is designed for ceramic friction material formulations. If everything is operating correctly, it is not uncommon for a set of rotors to last three sets of ceramic pads. Toyota even recommends not machining the rotors if the rotors are within specifications for thickness, thickness variation and runout.
Gatorback Manufacturer Expands Coverage With 227 New Part Numbers In Automotive Aftermarket And Heavy Duty Lines
Veyance Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products and the Gatorback brand, announces the release of 227 new part numbers to its automotive aftermarket and heavy duty product lines for the first quarter of 2013.
NUCAP Announces Industry-First 100 Percent Brake Pad Performance Guarantee
Starting May 1, 2013, NUCAP will launch its guarantee on all brands of brake pads using its NRS Retention System. For brake pads experiencing delamination during their useful life, NUCAP will reimburse customers a flat $250 toward the cost of those brake pads and labor.
Tech Tip: Using An On-Vehicle Brake Lathe On Honda, Hyundai, Mazda And Volkswagen Vehicles
Technical Service Bulletins provided by Honda, Hyundai, Mazda and Volkswagen address the issue of brake pulsation and stress the use of the on-vehicle brake lathe exclusively for rotor resurfacing. They no longer recommend any off-vehicle rotor machining.
Brembo Wins ‘Best Brand’ Awards From German Press
Brembo, a maker of high-performance braking systems, has been voted as among the best brands by German motoring enthusiasts. Surveys from readers of the magazines Motorrad, Auto Motor und Sport and Auto Bild have honored Brembo with the award “Best Brand 2013” for braking systems.