Tech Tip: Wagner Recommends Taking the Systems Approach to Brake Service
It’s no secret that today’s passenger vehicles present a variety of challenges for brake technicians. In fact, brake-related comebacks – commonly due to noise, pedal feel or durability issues – remain a leading concern for aftermarket service providers.
KJ Teams With ACDelco to Give Consumers a “Brake”
NHRA Pro Stock standout Kurt Johnson makes his living powering his ACDelco Cobalt down the quarter-mile in just over 6.6 seconds at speeds topping 207 mph. Although his primary objectives are to create horsepower and make sure he reaches the finish line first, he realizes it is equally important that he comes to a safe stop at the end of each run, and therefore pays close attention to the braking system on his 1,300-horsepower hot rod.
Luck, and a Little Bit of Karma, Helps Service Dealer Drive Away in New Corvette from NAPA Brake and Chassis
For years Troy Casey spent his weekends out in the garage fixing up old sports cars. Now he plans to spend his weekends cruising around Camden, NJ, in a new sports car – namely a 2005 Corvette Convertible. Casey, general manager of City Select Auto in Camden, chose the winning key that started a Corvette Convertible, making him the grand prize winner of the NAPA Brake and Chassis Varsity Jacket/Corvette Sweepstakes, June 3 in Nashville, TN.
Win a Trip to Hawaii Through ACDelco’s Fall Durastop Brake Promotion
Monday-morning quarterbacks now have a chance to show off their football savvy with a chance to win the ultimate football “road trip” – to Hawaii in February. ACDelco is offering the opportunity as part of ACDelco’s DuraStop® “Brake Bucks” Cash Back promotion to its Total Service Support (TSS) accounts and Independent Service Centers (ISCs) this fall.
Eyeball Estimates: Stop Using Percentages if You Cannot Show Your Work!
I have been seeing a lot of estimates recently that project how much “life” is left in the brake pads. This number is often expressed as a percentage. While I do realize that it is a number most customers might be able to understand, it is misleading and often inaccurate. The typical estimate says, “20
Advanced Brake Diagnostic Tools
Brake technicians are only as good as the tools they use. I have lived by this statement for a long time and it only makes sense, right? Well, what if I say the most important tool a brake technician has is his mind. The mind is a powerful tool when equipped with the right information,
Brake Lubricants: High Temperatures Require High Performance Products
When it comes to brake lubricants, grease is a dirty word. Brake lubricants are specially-formulated products that are NOT the same as ordinary chassis grease or even multi-purpose grease. The kind of grease that’s used to lube tie rod ends, ball joints and U-joints is not the same as the lubricants that are required for
Reading Between the Brake Lines
Being able to “read” brake components during inspection is a critical skill.
Brake Performance Upgrades: Meeting Customer Expectations While Ensuring Safe Repairs
In case you haven’t noticed, the auto manufacturers are in a horsepower race. And as horsepower numbers go ever higher, the need for improved brakes increases. BMW has kept pace with the other manufacturers in both areas by systematically increasing brake component size while, at the same time, turning more control over to the various
Not All Brake Lubricants are Created Equal
When it comes to brake lubricants, grease is a dirty word. Brake lubricants are specially formulated products that are not the same as ordinary chassis grease or even multi-purpose grease. The kind of grease that’s used to lube tie rod ends, ball joints and U-joints is not the same as the lubricants that are required