Affinia Endorses Proposed SAE Brake Rotor Standard
In addition to its public endorsement of the proposed standard, Affinia has formally requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) adopt a federal vehicle safety standard for brake rotors based on the recently completed work by the SAE subcommittee.
Metelli Grows Brake Rotor, Transmission and Engine Part Lines
Since completing its brake parts range for medium- to high-end car applications in 2010, Metelli has committed to disseminating information about the manufacture of brake parts, including brake and clutch hydraulics, brake drums, brake shoes, preassembled brake shoe kits, brake rotors and pads.
WORLDPAC Becomes Exclusive North American Distributor of Pilenga Brake Rotors
WORLDPAC has been named the exclusive North American distributor of Pilenga brake rotors for Asian, European and domestic nameplates.
Affinia Group Files Petition for Federal Brake Rotor Standards
The petition for a safety standard is the latest step in Affinia’s ongoing public awareness campaign to bring to light important safety issues affecting aftermarket auto parts and to push for effective action where necessary.
ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Rotor and Pad Line Now Covers 1990-2010 Domestics and Imports
Expanded to more than 1,300 SKUs, applications exceed 150 million vehicles.
Interview: Affinia’s Group President and CEO Terry McCormack Talks About Controversial Trends in The Brake Rotor Market
In an exclusive interview with AutoCareProNews.com, Affinia’s Group President and CEO Terry McCormack brings us up to speed on its lawsuit against Dura International and the lightweight rotor controversy.
Affinia Issues Brake Rotor Safety Public Awareness Message
Affinia Global Brake & Chassis, which manufactures Raybestos brand brake components, has issued a safety warning to the public regarding thin plate rotors. The parts manufacturer said it recently discovered a serious potential brake safety concern regarding the replacement and use of certain imported brake rotors that are significantly different from the Original Equipment (OE) rotors they replace.
Tech Tip: Lower Mass Brake Rotor Causing Noise, Fade and Failure Problems
If a customer complains of noisy brakes, increased stopping distances and pedal pulsation after brake rotors were replaced or machined, the rotors may be the source of the problem. It’s easy to blame the pads or brake hardware, but technicians need to look at the rotor. Affinia Global Brake & Chassis discovered during a recent benchmarking study of the competition that some rotor companies have reduced their ….
Tech Feature: Servicing Brake Rotors
For most import repair shops, brake pedal pulsation or brake vibration is one of the most frequent brake performance complaints coming through the door. If a customer complains of pedal pulsation or steering wheel shimmy when the brakes are applied, the most common assumption is that heat, wear, corrosion or mechanical stress is causing a variation in braking torque to occur that’s directly proportionate to wheel speed. ….
Diagnostic Solutions: Servicing Brake Rotors
Providing A Remedy For Pedal Pulsation Through A Methodical Diagnostic Approach For most import repair shops, brake pedal pulsation or brake vibration is one of the most frequent brake performance complaints coming through the door. If a customer complains of pedal pulsation or steering wheel shimmy when the brakes are applied, the most common assumption