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.
New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads, Rotors and Calipers Released for Late-Model Import and Domestic Applications
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added brake rotors, calipers and brake pads to the Raybestos brakes catalog for select 2009-2013 models.
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.
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.
Beck/Arnley Adds Zimmerman Rotors to Brake and Chassis Product Module
Beck/Arnley announces it has added Zimmerman Rotors to its brake and chassis product module to give professional service technicians another option when it comes to repairing foreign nameplate vehicles.
High Performance Brakes: Carbon Ceramic Rotors
Would you spend $8,000 to $12,000 for an optional brake package on your next vehicle? What if I told you they would never fade, improve gas mileage and maybe need a change every 180,000 miles? Ceramic composite or carbon ceramic brake rotors and pads offer these advantages and more.
Tech Tip: Rotors Don’t Cause Most Rotor Problems
Troubleshooting a disc brake rotor problem can be tricky if you assume the rotor is the culprit. In many cases, the root of the problem is anything, but the rotor. The good thing is that, in most cases, the rotor itself can reveal where the trouble really lies. Here are some troubleshooting tips that will help you screen and identify other possible causes.
Tech Tip: Avoid Expensive Comebacks by Refinishing Rotors the Right Way
The key steps during disc brake service include determining rotor refinishing or replacement, properly cleaning all brake components (including items such as hub, rotor and wheel mating surfaces), properly refinishing the rotor (if applicable), and properly reassembling the brake assembly using the proper tools and torque specification. Here are some tips to ensure a successful brake service and prevent vibration and brake noise.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Selects Affinia Group for Drums and Rotors
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., one of the nation’s largest automotive parts retailers, has signed an agreement for a portion of their brake drum and rotor business with Affinia Group, a global leader in the automotive aftermarket.
The Profitable Brake Lathe: Can You Make Money by Machining Rotors?
If you think you can stop machining rotors by installing new rotors, you are dead wrong. Selling new rotors may seem like the right thing to do to avoid a comeback for your shop, but it can actually cause a comeback and it is not the right thing to do in the eyes of the customer and some courts.