Brake Fluid 101: What Does Brake Fluid Do? What is the Difference Between DOT 3 vs. DOT 4?
When you think about the braking system of a vehicle, you probably think about the major parts you see when removing the wheel: brake pads, rotors, calipers and maybe hydraulics. However, one of the most important parts of the system isn’t visible: brake fluid. Brake fluid comes in several formulations for different applications and plays
Servicing Multi-Piston Brake Calipers
Caliper replacement may be necessary in high-mileage vehicles because of fluid leaks or because the calipers are sticking.
Bosch Releases Hydro-Boost Power Brake Assemblies
Hydro-Boost Power Brake Assembly now available to independent repair shops and DIY’ers.
Akebono Expands EURO Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad Kits
Company increases coverage by over 640,000 vehicles.
Akebono Releases ProACT and Euro Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad Kits
Kits for Buick, Chevrolet, Audi, BMW, and Land Rover Increases coverage by over 1.3 Million Vehicles.
Engineering behind chassis: high and low-friction parts
When it comes to chassis parts, simplicity is the key to success. Overengineering components can not only make it more difficult to perform repairs, but it some cases may cause earlier repairs/failures in certain scenarios. What is overengineering? Overengineering is often described as designing a product or solution in an unnecessarily complicated way where a
Quality-Built Brake Pads and Rotors Powered by MPA
Backed by over fifty years of product innovation and engineering expertise, Motorcar Parts of America is proud to announce the addition of Quality-Built replacement brake pads and rotors to our extensive product portfolio. This full line of brake system components provides a wide range of application coverage and options for every type of driver and
Hunter Now Offering Consumable Parts Ordering
More than 150 genuine Hunter user-replaceable parts are conveniently available online at the Shop Hunter Marketplace.
ZF Makes TRW Electric Blue Brake Pads Available for Order
TRW’s Electric Blue brake pad line is available for order in the United States, with 75 SKUs covering most EVs and HVs.
Quality-Built Brake Calipers Powered by MPA
Backed by over 50 years of legendary attention to quality, Quality-Built calipers deliver optimal stopping performance and reliability in any driving situation. Quality-Built caliper units feature OE style zinc plated finishes, all new EPDM rubber boots, and seals, and 100% new phenolic pistons. Each caliper is installation-ready with new bleeder screws, banjo bolts, and application-specific
