Check Out The April Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the April issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on A/C Oil Update, Chevrolet Traverse/GMC Acadia/Buick Enclave Brake Service, VW Jetta and Golf Alignment Specs, Air Ride FAQs, Electric Power Steering, Differentials and Transfer Cases, False ABS/ESC Activation Events, Corrosion and TPMS, a host of tech tips, and more!
Electronic Proportioning Valve: Doing More With Less Hardware
Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) and the HCU are replacing proportioning, combination and other valves to change the braking forces in the front and rear. This is called Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and it can dynamically change the proportioning to take into account if the vehicle is turning or is loaded.
Bosch Releases 50 New Part Numbers
Robert Bosch LLC has released 50 new part numbers for February 2015. These new part numbers include brake pads, wiper blade sets, a new alternator and two new remanufactured starters. Bosch QuietCast and Bosch Blue Brake Pads Bosch has added 45 new brake pad sets to its braking components portfolio with hardware kits included for
Tire Tech Tip: Is There Still a Need for Dedicated Winter and Summer Tires?
Technology appears to have closed the gap between the types, but will we ever see one ultra tire that delivers high levels of traction, braking, handling and wear in every weather condition, every part of the country, every month of the year?
Meyle Releases ABS Sensor Kit for Targeted Replacement
If an ABS sensor had been damaged by a defective sensor ring, it would have been necessary to replace the entire wheel hub.
Brembo North America Expands Rotor And Pad Offerings For The Aftermarket
Brembo has added increased vehicle overage of its Xtra brake rotors and Low Met brake pads.
Volkswagen Tiguan Brake Job
The Tiguan can be serviced about the same as the Jetta or Golf, but the vacuum brakes and EPS make the job a little different. The article goes over the Auto-Hold system, the correct pressure bleeding procedure, and what that creaking noise is.
Bosch Expands Multiple Product Categories
Robert Bosch LLC has added 12 new SKUs to its product portfolio in May. The additions include Bosch QuietCast and Blue brake pads, spark plugs, rotating machines and Aerotwin and Twin wiper blades. Coverage has been expanded for Bosch QuietCast and Blue Brake Pads for late-model Asian vehicles with two new brake pad set SKUs.
Tech Tip: Check Engine Light Is On With Fault Code P0420
Affected Vehicles: 2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L 2001 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L; Beetle 2.0L; Jetta GL 2.0L, GLS 1.8L Turbo, GLS 2.0L, GLX 2.8L; Passat 1.8L, 2.8L 2002 A6 Quattro 3.0L; Beetle 2.0L; Cabrio 2.0L; Jetta GLS 2.0L; Passat 1.8L Turbo, 4 Motion 2.8L 2003 Beetle 1.8L, 2.0L; Jetta GL 2.0L, GLS 2.0L, GLS 2.8L,
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems On Import Vehicles
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) began making a comeback in 2011 on all Audi models. The highly popular Honda Accord switched to indirect TPMS for the 2013 model year. The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is now also using an indirect TPMS. Some of the VW Golf platform vehicles have switched to an indirect TPMS. Most of these models have the optional ABS and stability control system.