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Brakelight: August 1952

Chet’s in Long Beach, CA, is still in business 65 years after this article was printed in Brake & Front End. Chet spent $18,000 in 1952 to build the shop — the equivalent of $163,000 today.

Brakelight (August 1952)

The “Pull a Wheel!” campaign from the 1940s and 1950s played a critical role in stressing the complete inspection of brake systems. Most vehicles of this period had drum brakes.

BRAKELIGHT: January 1952

Even in the 1950s, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and supplemental inflatable devices were on the market. The good news is that 64 years later, Brake & Front End is now free to qualified subscribers.

All About Engine Timing Chains

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The New Normal: Full Recovery Or Pricing Reset?

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Camshaft Tech With COMP Cams’ Billy Godbold

We caught up with Billy Godbold to discuss all things camshaft.

GEARWRENCH To Sponsor Mother-Daughter Racing Team

GEARWRENCH has decided to sponsor the BMI Racing team’s journey in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2021.

Diesel Transmissions: Geared Up To Handle Power

We build the transmission to handle their ultimate goal.