NUCAP Releases Brake Testing Video To Explain Brake Pad Corrosion and Delamination
According to NUCAP, this was part of a test to simulate what can happen if a brake pad becomes delaminated and part of the friction material breaks away from the backing plate due to corrosion.
New Study On Brake Pad Failure Modes And Corrosion Find Some Vehicles Pose A Significant Safety Risk
In a recent engineering field study of 3,200 brake pads, the Global Brake Safety Council analyzed discarded pads to find out it the pad had failed or just worn past specifications. The study classified each of the pads into five distinct categories or failure modes. The study also took into account the geographic location of where the pad was collected to help make the connection between corrosion of the backing plate, shims, and attached hardware.
Brake Pads: Dangerous Delamination Of Friction Lining Material
Both field and laboratory test results repeatedly prove that the friction lining on a disc brake pad can wear to within a millimeter of the mating surface of the disc brake shoe without affecting brake function, provided the entire surface area of the friction lining material remains intact during contact with the rotor.
Collaborative Effort Between EPA, Brake Manufacturers And Motor Vehicle Industry Will Reduce Copper In Brake Pads
Representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and motor vehicle industry associations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agency and the motor vehicle industry for the reduction of copper in brake pads. The MOU calls for the reduction of the use of copper in
Brake Manufacturers Council Launches New Website
The Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) recently announced the launch of its new website which offers members an online resource for the latest industry news as well as Council events, initiatives and programs.
New Safe Braking Website Makes Its Debut
The website’s content is curated and created by a variety of industry experts and resources, including the board members of the Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC), to help raise awareness of issues affecting brake technology.
3 Simple Steps To Selling More TPMS
It is safe to assume that by the time your customer gets to your shop with a TPMS light on, they are already frustrated and stressed – frustrated that there is a warning light on their dashboard that they don’t recognize and stressed that they don’t know what it will cost or how long it will take to fix it. From the very first step into your shop, your team has a lot of damage control to do. Here are three small things your team can implement today to ensure a positive TPMS service experience that will equate to more TPMS sales.
Directions: Top 20 Automotive Related News stories for 2012
Underhood Service takes a look at some of the top automotive related articles from 2012. What is your top story from this list? What do you think should have made the list that isn’t reported here? E-mail us at [email protected]
News: Remember the Mac Tools Tool Fair!
San Antonio, TX — Just steps away from The Alamo, more than 800 Mac Tools distributors and 150 vendors convened for the 2009 Mac Tools Tool Fair Jan. 15-18. This year’s tool fair featured Mac Tools’ 2009 theme of “The Pride and The Promise” and a supporting message of a five-point pledge — a pledge
News Update: Adrian Smith Appointed GM of Brembo North America
Brembo North America (BNA) recently appointed Adrian Smith as general manager of its North American operations with responsibility for its three offices in Costa Mesa, Detroit and Charlotte, NC. Previously, Smith served as technical director of Brembo SpA based in Curno, Italy, where he was responsible for a staff of 240 engineers and core engineering