ADVICS Expands Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad Coverage
The company has added 47 brake pad SKUs for domestic vehicles.
Grand Prize Winners Announced In Fisher Auto Parts ‘WOW! Earn And Win!’ Promotion
The “WOW! Earn & Win!” promotion was sponsored by Fisher Auto Parts and was held exclusively for professional installer customers. To participate, customers had to be in good standing and complete an online form that also served as an entry into all prize drawings for the duration of the promotion.
New Raybestos Commercial Vehicle Application Catalog And Specification Guide Now Available
“Developed with CV professionals in mind, the guide delivers part number and spec information about the complete Raybestos commercial vehicle line in an accurate and easy-to-use format,” said Rob Miles, national sales manager – commercial vehicles, Brake Parts Inc.
Brake Rotors And Pads: 12 Myths Debunked
There are some myths about brake pads, rotors and hydraulics that need to be busted. On the surface, some of these myths make sense. The logic might even seem profound, but, ultimately, they do not help resolve real brake system issues. These myths can hurt a technician’s ability to effectively diagnose and solve common brake problems as well as customer concerns.
What DOT Really Means: Brake Hose Inspection And Replacement
Brake hoses are the most government-regulated components on a vehicle. Anyone making brake assemblies must be registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT). All aftermarket hose, fittings and complete hoses must conform to FMVSS 106 and SAE J1401. These tests are demanding and often exceed what a vehicle will see in the real world.
Raybestos Expands Product Line With More Than 550 New Part Numbers
Raybestos recently added more than 550 new part numbers to its line of premium-quality brake products. The new part numbers fall within the following categories: • Hydraulics, hoses, cables and hardware: 234 • Friction and calipers: 207 • Rotors, drums and wheel hubs: 115 “A complete brake job is more than brake pads and rotors,”
Raybestos Brand Brakes Adds 500 New Part Numbers To Premium Brake Line
Raybestos brand brakes has added more than 500 new part numbers to its line of premium-quality brake products within the following categories: brake hoses, brake cables, hardware, hydraulics, friction and calipers. In addition, the company recently announced the addition of 100 new part numbers to its Element3 friction line. Element3 with Enhanced Hybrid Technology (EHT)
Regenerative Brakes: Basic Operation And Behavior
A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would
Regenerative Brakes: Basic Operation And Behavior
A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would
Diagnosing And Repairing Worn Brake Hydraulics
During a service writer’s efforts to sell competitive brake services at the service desk, he or she often focuses on selling “good, better or best” brake friction replacements, while ignoring the added expense of repairing brake hydraulics. Unfortunately, neglected brake hydraulic systems can cause an expensive warranty comeback or, even worse, a serious traffic accident. In any case, it’s important to advise a potential customer of the importance of servicing and repairing worn brake hydraulics.