Tech Tip: Putting The ‘Brakes’ on a Common Customer Complaint
Warped rotors are probably one of the most common complaints made to shop owners and technicians who repair and service brake systems. The less confident or sophisticated driver may complain that when he hits the brakes, "my pedal pulses," "the vehicle chucks during a stop" or "it shakes my teeth during braking." Generally, a quick turn of the rotors and some fresh pads cures the pulsation complaint and down the road goes another satisfied customer.
Autumn Driving Tips from NAPA AUTO PARTS
The days are getting shorter and summer road trips are winding down, which can only mean one thing – it’s time to prepare your vehicle for autumn driving. Kit Johnson, NAPA’s 2007 Technician of the Year from East Helena, MT, offers important maintenance and cleaning tips to help prepare your vehicle for the demands of autumn driving.
Nondirectional Rotor Finishes: Do You Need Them?
You have 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
Tech Update: Warped Rotor Syndrome
Putting The ‘Brakes’ on A Common Customer Complaint Warped rotors are probably one of the most common complaints made to shop owners and technicians who repair and service brake systems. The less confident or sophisticated driver may complain that when he hits the brakes, “my pedal pulses,” “the vehicle chucks during a stop” or “it
Oil Change Rebate Check Promotion Popular During Summer Season, Monroe Brakes Extends Program
Due to the unprecedented popularity of the Monroe Brakes "Slick Offer" promotion, Monroe Brakes has extended the offer through Dec. 31, 2007. The program rewards consumers with a mail-in rebate for the price of an oil change when they purchase a qualifying set of Monroe brake pads.
It’s Time to Order ‘Be Car Care Aware’ Merchandise for Fall Car Care Month
Now is the time to order the Car Care Council’s branded "Be Car Care Aware" merchandise. Visitors to the "Industry" section of the website will find a virtual store containing items such as long-sleeve denim shirts, short-sleeve polo shirts, t-shirts and caps, as well as premium items such as calculators, key chains, travel mugs, balloons, pens, calendars and memo pads.
Brake Lathe Care and Feeding: Breaking the Cycle of Neglect When it Comes to Machining Rotors
How often do you use your brake lathe? Once a month? Once a week? Once a day? If you’re like most undercar shops, your brake lathe is humming along for at least several hours per day, every day. Even a one-man shop will find a brake lathe to be an indispensable piece of undercar equipment.
News Update
Federal-Mogul Introduces EDGE Brake Pad System (aUG) Federal-Mogul’s Wagner brake products brand has introduced a new complete brake pad system engineered for drivers, their vehicles and the increasingly demanding driving environment. The new Wagner EDGE brake pad system is the first technology engineered specifically for lighter, leaner, more precisely tuned automotive braking systems and the
Honda Performance Upgrades
Service & Diagnostics Call it what you want — the compact performance market, sport compact market, import scene or the tuner market — but there’s no denying the import car performance segment has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade. According to SEMA’s 2006 Compact Performance Market Report, retail sales for this niche
Tech Tip: Range Rover Conquers Brake Rotors
Customers may report that a vibration or "judder" is felt in the steering wheel during braking. The front brake discs may have worn unevenly, resulting in thickness variations on the disc. The remedy is to install two new front brake discs (Land Rover P/N SDB000201) in combination with new specification front brake pads (Land Rover P/N SFC500050).