Domestic TPMS Guide
Chrysler TPMS Chrysler uses a Schrader Electronics or VDO TPMS system on just about every late-model vehicle. Chrysler has never used a band sensor in any of its platforms. On some 2004 and 2005 models, Chrysler had different TPMS options on one vehicle platform, depending on if the vehicle was equipped with AWD, or if
Bendix Adds Coverage For More Than 50 Million Vehicles
Honeywell Friction Materials, maker of Bendix and Stop by Honeywell brakes, has added 125 new model numbers in 2014 that cover more than 50 million U.S. vehicles on the road. The coverage expansion includes disc pads and shoes, hydraulics and drums and rotors for popular late-model vehicles, including Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F series Super-Duty trucks
Pulsation and Judder: Ask the right questions to improve your sales and diagnostics
Whenever a customer comes to your shop for any brake repair, you need to know why they are there in the first place. Just writing a ticket for a brake job because the customer requested it can lead to a comeback and an unsatisfied customer. There is one golden question every service writer must ask
Measure Rotor Thickness, Runout: Stop Pulsation Comebacks Before They Start
Let’s say a vehicle had .003″ of lateral runout when measured at the outside face of the rotor. If this vehicle is riding on 205/55R16 tires, in one mile, the high-spot with .003″ of runout goes past the caliper approximately 836 times. Over 6,000 miles, that spot on the rotor will go past the pads more than 5 million times. Every time this spot passes the pads, a little bit of the rotor’s material is removed. Over the course of those 5 million revolutions, enough material is removed to create a thickness variation that can be felt by the driver. This is why it is critical to measure thickness and runout in a brake rotor and wheel flange even if new rotors are going to be installed.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Unwanted Pedal Pulsation And Vibration
The expression “warped rotors” still seems prevalent in the brake service community. According to common lore, a warped rotor is the usual cause for pedal pulsation or vibration in the car or steering wheel motorists experience during braking. In the cases that are related to the brake system sometimes caused by worn suspension components, the
GM TPMS: The Setup And Relearn Procedures
Each sensor has its own unique ID number. If a new sensor is fitted, the BCM must be reprogrammed with its unique ID and its position on the vehicle.
StopTech Returns As Presenting Sponsor Of Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg
StopTech, the high-performance and racing brand of brake systems and components from Centric Parts, has been named the presenting sponsor of Round 1 of the 25th anniversary season of the Pirelli World Challenge Championships – the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge Cadillac Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Presented by StopTech.
Akebono Congratulates General Motors On ‘North American Truck Of The Year’ Award For Chevrolet Silverado
Akebono Brake Corporation congratulates General Motors on receiving the North American Truck of the Year award for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The award-winning truck is equipped with foundation brake components provided by Akebono, which improve brake performance, extend rotor life and reduce noise and vibration, said the company.
New Environmental Regulations To Change The Parts You Sell, Install
New legislation is changing what parts can be installed on your customers’ vehicles. The goal of these mandates is to reduce emissions and prevent harmful chemicals from reaching waterways. The spirit of the new regulations is to preserve public assets like parks and streams that improve the quality of life for the citizens of the state.
Dodge And Mopar Join Forces With New Scat Package Performance Kits
In honor of the 45th anniversary of the legendary “Scat Pack Club” that played a prominent role in Dodge heritage, Dodge and Mopar announced the introduction of new Scat Package performance stage kits for the 2014 Dodge Challenger, 2014 Dodge Charger and 2014 Dodge Dart at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.