Upgrading Rotors for Hard-Driving Fleets
Police cars, ambulances, taxis, parcel delivery trucks and even pizza delivery vehicles can chew up brake pads and rotors almost as fast as any race car. Hard use, combined with frequent, sudden stops, makes the brakes run hot, and when brake temperatures shoot up, the life of the pads and rotors plummets. For every increase
Raybestos Police Friction D3EA PPSV Certified
Nothing is more critical than the braking performance of emergency vehicles. Because of this fact, Raybestos brand brakes is proud to have recently earned the distinction of having their line of police friction products recognized as being D3EA PPSV (Police and Public Service Vehicle) certified. This is the only voluntary, objective and ….
Bendix by Honeywell to Offer a VIP Trip for Two to the Daytona 500
In an effort to reward today’s automotive service professionals for installing Bendix premium brake products, Honeywell Friction Materials is launching its "Brake Into the Winner’s Circle" promotion and giving technicians a chance to win a VIP trip for two to the 2009 Daytona 500 ….
Management: Playing the ‘Green’ Card
Recently, a local radio station did a story on a shop that was turning away SUV drivers who could not justify owning the large vehicles. I could not believe my ears, a shop owner turning away work? Maybe your shop cannot afford to have these convictions, but it started me thinking about the whole "green issue" ….
Tech Tip: Properly Service Modern-Day Caliper Anchor Brackets for Noise-Free Braking
Properly servicing a caliper bracket is critical in preventing noise and other brake issues, yet it’s easy to make mistakes when servicing this component. Thankfully many of the vehicles on the road today now come with the anchor bracket style caliper in some form or another so they are no longer as difficult to ….
Viewpoint: The Green Card
Recently, a local radio station did a story on a shop that was turning away SUV drivers who could not justify owning the large vehicles. I could not believe my ears, a shop owner turning away work? Maybe your shop cannot afford to have these convictions, but it started me thinking about the whole “green
Win a NASCAR Trip with NUCAP’s RagingMechanic.com
Professional mechanics have a chance to win a VIP trip to a NASCAR race weekend when they enter the "Raging Mechanic" video contest. The videos should depict a difficult brake service situation and the winner will be determined by online voting. The contest, sponsored by NUCAP Industries Inc., and supported by major aftermarket brands, was inspired by a series of ….
The ABS Phenomenon: Profitability Hinges on Solid Preventive Maintenance Program
Profitability Hinges On Solid Preventive Maintenance Program An unusual event happened last week: a customer actually wanted a glowing warning light on his anti-lock braking system diagnosed! A preliminary interview revealed that: a) the ABS warning light was continuously illuminated, b) the brakes pulled to the right, and, c) the brake pedal pulsated when pressure
Beck/Arnley Adds 419 New Part Numbers
In keeping with its goal to provide professional technicians with the crucial parts needed to repair today’s foreign nameplate vehicles, Beck/Arnley has added another 419 new part numbers to its product line ….
Nondirectional Rotor Finishes: Do You Really Need Them?
You’ve probably heard that nondirectional rotor finishes can lessen the risk of new brake pads squealing. They can, but do you really need to apply a nondirectional finish to freshly turned rotors? And what about new rotors? Should you give them a nondirectional finish if they don’t have one? Like many issues concerning brake rotors,