‘How Brake Pads Are Made’ Video Reaches 1 Million Views
YouTube celebrity Chris Fix uploaded a video to YouTube showing how a brake pad is manufactured from the stamping of the backing plate to installation on his vehicle. NRS Brakes allowed Fix to document the complete process at its facilities in Toronto.
Akebono Releases ProACT And Euro Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pads; 8 Parts Increase Coverage By Almost 4M Vehicles
Premium stainless hardware is included in the five parts that require it and four of the EURO kits include an electronic wear sensor.
Brake Pad Wear Patterns: Reading The Brake Pads For Safety And Profit
Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them. Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and prevent the new pads from suffering the same fate. It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the vehicle to like-new condition.
Dynamic Friction Company Unveils DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Brake Pads
The new DFC 5000 Euro Ceramic program consists of more than 300 part numbers, covering 23,000 applications.
Centric Parts’ PQ PRO ‘Experience The Best’ Promotion Lets Technicians Try Premium Brake Pads For Free
This exclusive promotion for professional technicians runs from April 1 to May 31.
NUCAP Industries Introduces Revolutionary Galvanized NRS Brake Pads Product Line
Montu Khokhar, CEO of NUCAP Industries, recently announced the launch of a new, proprietary line of brake pads to provide the mechanic and end-user communities across North America with a top-quality product to increase customer safety and satisfaction: Galvanized NRS Brake Pads, featuring mechanically-attached friction on a galvanized steel backing plate.
Continental Now Offering European Coverage With ATE Brake Pads And Rotors
ATE Original Brake Pads and ATE Single Pack Rotors minimize noise and vibration, according to Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket.
VIDEO: Reading Edge Codes On Brake Pads
Andrew Markel discusses edge codes on brake pads, and how to read them to determine which pads are correct for your customer’s vehicle. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Expanded Coverage For Omnicraft Brake Pads And Shoes Announced
Omnicraft announces 114 new brake pad and shoe part numbers to cover a greater number of high-volume cars and trucks. This expansion covers many popular vehicle lines, such as Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and Caravan, Honda Accord and Civic, and Hyundai Santa Fe.
Global Brake Safety Council Partners With IPR Center To Promote Automotive Safety With Warnings About Replacement Brake Pads
The effort is the result of recent concerns expressed by the GBSC over what it calls “the infiltration of fraudulent brakes” that are jeopardizing the safety of motorists with brake pads and other brake system components that it says can lead to malfunction or complete brake system failure.
