Brake Tech Feature: 8 Myths that Could Be Holding You Back from Performing the Best Brake Job
It could be how you select friction materials, apply brake lubricants or machine rotors. You could be doing something that does not make sense, but you learned it from another technician and it could be holding you back. Here are eight brake job myths that could be holding you back.
Formula DRIFT Launches New Website and Releases Archived Television Shows from Years Past
The Formula DRIFT website redesign includes updated streaming news and press releases on the homepage, further optimization of the Pro Championship schedule component, and integration of Twitter updates from the Series and featured guests.
OE Brake System Competence Helps Continental Deliver the Best ATE PremiumOne Brake Pad and Rotor for Every Aftermarket Application
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket relies on its OE competence in brake systems to create the ideal replacement brake pad and rotor for each specific vehicle.
Delphi Offers New Program for Technicians
Get a $20 BassPro Shops gift card on your next purchase of a Delphi oxygen sensor.
Delphi Launches 2009 National Technicians Promotion – Destination Victory Lane
Delphi Corp. is moving into 2009 with the launch of the Destination Victory Lane Sweepstakes, a national promotion for technicians that will provide valuable information on Delphi products and the chance to win exclusive prizes. Technicians have the opportunity to win one of three grand prize trips, in addition to more than a thousand additional prizes ….
Tech Tip: Volvo Owners Complain of Brake Humming During Braking
Some Volvo owners (2001-2004 S60, V70, V70XC and 1999-2004 S80) may complain about constant vibrations and humming while braking (not from ABS modulation). Variations in the thickness of the front brake discs may cause a pulsing pedal or erratic deceleration during normal braking just before coming to a complete stop. Speeds at which the symptoms are most evident are 55-70 MPH. Steering wheel vibrations in the ….
News Update: ALLDATA Celebrates 70,000 Customers
Customer-Centric Focus Heightens Success ALLDATA held a media day event at its headquarters in Elk Grove, CA, on Apr. 3, to celebrate its latest accomplishment — 70,000 customers — and to spotlight how ALLDATA is helping automotive service professionals boost their business success. ALLDATA President Jeff Lagges and other company executives discussed how ALLDATA is
WIX Filters Announces Heavy-Duty Guardian Sweepstakes
During the WIX Filters’ Heavy-Duty Guardian Sweepstakes heavy-duty technicians will have the chance to score great instant and grand prizes, including a Harley Davidson XL 1200N Nightster ….
Tech Tip: 10 of Your Top Brake Pulsation Questions
If a vehicle equipped with floating or sliding calipers has a slider problem which prevents the caliper housing from moving, runout can cause pulsation. The caliper piston will move in and out as the rotor rotates resulting in fluid movement and pedal pulsation. Likewise, fixed caliper vehicles are sensitive to runout induced pedal pulsations. Fixed calipers have pistons on both sides of ….
GearWrench Signs on as Hand Tool Sponsor of Chop Cut Rebuild Series on Speed TV
GearWrench recently announced its sponsorship of Speed TV’s Chop Cut Rebuild, the popular reality series that chronicles the restoration and customization of classic automobiles. During Chop Cut Rebuild’s fifth season, experts and volunteers will rebuild a 1970 Plymouth Cuda and the world’s first ….