HELLA Pagid Brake Systems Offers OE Composite Disc Brake Rotors
HELLA Pagid Brake Systems, one of the leading quality brake systems suppliers, now offers their innovative composite disc brake rotors for European applications. These advanced, two-piece brake discs feature an aluminum hat and a high carbon friction ring, which are bonded together by rivets. The use of aluminum delivers a weight savings of 15-20 percent
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.
VIDEO: Brake Rotors And Anti-Corrosion Coating
Andrew Markel shows how anti-corrosion coating on quality brake rotors can create a win-win for your shop and the customer. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Wagner Brake Expands Premium E-Shield Brake Rotor Coverage
Wagner recently expanded the E-Shield premium rotor line to more than 450 part numbers, which places coverage at approximately 95 percent of target market coverage, according to the company.
HELLA Introduces New PAGID High Carbon Disc Brake Rotors
HELLA Pagid Brake Systems, a supplier of aftermarket replacement brake system parts, has just launched the new line of HELLA Pagid High Carbon Disc Brake Rotors. These new advanced rotors are designed to deliver motorsports performance and reliability in a wide range of everyday road vehicles. Using OE specifications, HELLA Pagid is able to provide
Returning Brake Rotors To ‘Like New’ Condition
When it comes to returning brake rotors to “like new” condition, it is a two-step process that can be different every time. If the vehicle has a pulsation symptom or complaint, it pays to perform a diagnostic check before machining the rotor in terms of both time and additional parts sales.
Bosch Expands QuietCast Disc Brake Rotor Line
Bosch has announced the expansion of its line of premium QuietCast brake rotors. Bosch estimates that the addition of 215 new part numbers will increase coverage to 95 percent of all vehicles in operation (VIO) and includes many late-model applications. Currently, one out of every three vehicles on the road in North America – Domestic, Asian and European – use Bosch braking components, according to the company.
Changing Your Mind, Not Brake Rotors
How do you handle a pulsation or comeback? Blame the pads? The driver? Defective rotor? When you point your finger at these items, there are three fingers pointing back at YOU.
Textar Brake Rotors Now Available At WORLDPAC
Textar, a leading manufacturer of OE brake pads, now offers a range of German-engineered, high-carbon brake rotors for European applications. Utilizing the know-how that comes from nearly 100 years of developing OE brake pads, engineers at Textar have developed a perfectly matched brake rotor, ensuring the ultimate braking performance of your car, according to the company.
VIEWPOINT: GM Creates New Recipe for Brake Rotors
Over the past three months, there has been a buzz about a new type of rotor from GM. GM’s team of brake experts and suppliers put a batch of rotors on a lot of Buick and Cadillac models in 2008 to test out if they had truly changed how rotors perform. They succeeded.