GM Tech Tip: Grade Braking In Normal Mode
Starting with some 2013 models, Powertrain Grade Braking is now enabled while in Normal Mode (Tow/Haul mode OFF), along with a new driver information center (DIC) message “GRADE BRAKING ON” or “GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE” when it goes active for the first time.
Suspension Upgrades – Selling Shocks and Struts
The question customers fail to ask is, what is “best” for their vehicle?
Worn Suspensions Reduce Braking Efficiency, Safety (Video)
Worn shocks can result in a 15% to 20% increase in braking distances. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
Brembo Introduces New Aftermarket Upgrade Program
The three product lines in the Brembo UPGRADE Auto range are Sport, GT and Pista.
Brembo Introduces Performance Brake Upgrade For General Motors’ SUVs And Trucks
Brembo, together with General Motors Performance Engineering, designed, tested and engineered a performance brake upgrade system for the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban; the GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade for on- and off-road performance.
Dana Introduces Aftermarket Drivetrain Upgrades For Jeep Wrangler JL
The line of drivetrain upgrades includes Ultimate Dana 60 front and rear axles, Spicer Performance nodular iron differential covers, chromoly axle shafts, bearing kits and expanded ratio gears.
Brembo Adds 3 Upgrade Levels On Brakes For Nissan GT-R
Brembo has announced the three new braking options available for the Nissan GT-R. Option 1 The simplest option calls for substituting just the front 380 mm discs with oversized Brembo discs, measuring 405 mm. This upgrade does not require replacement of the original caliper but simply the bracket, which the company says is critical for repositioning
The Total Suspension Upgrade: Performance Meets Balance
Installing performance suspension components can be a deal with the devil when it comes to creating a vehicle that the customer can live with every day or, at least, on the way to the track or car show. The secret with this job is building the total package that optimizes the chassis, springs and ride control components.
Bendix Unveils Upgraded Brake Shoe Remanufacturing Facility
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has expanded its remanufacturing capabilities and capacity with a $3.2 million capital investment in equipment and facility upgrades at its Huntington, Ind., plant. The expanded Bendix Brake Shoe Remanufacturing Center now handles the complete salvage, coining and assembly processes that can provide start-to-finish remanufacturing and can produce several million remanufactured
New Raybestos Professional Grade Packaging Makes Selling Easier
New packaging for Raybestos Brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands and the Official Brakes of NASCAR – will be released later this fall. The new Raybestos Professional Grade packaging was redesigned to unleash the power of clear communication. Compelling facts and attention-grabbing visuals provide the product validation technicians need to confidently sell a premium brake job.