Honeywell Friction Materials Expands Coverage To More Than 44 Million New And Late-Model Vehicles
Honeywell Friction Materials, known for its Bendix and JURID branded brake products, grew its aftermarket line by more than 125 new model numbers – covering more than 44 million vehicles – in the second quarter of this year. These new parts will enable technicians to offer premium brake service on a wide range of new and late-model vehicles from both foreign and domestic automotive manufacturers.
MOOG Steering And Suspension Coverage Expanded To Millions Of Additional Late-Model Vehicles
The MOOG Steering and Suspension line has been expanded to include nearly 40 innovative new control arm assemblies, stabilizer bar link kits and other components for millions of late-model foreign nameplate and domestic vehicles. Known as the automotive industry’s “Problem Solver” brand, MOOG products are available through leading replacement parts distributors across North America.
New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads And Rotors Added For Late Model Foreign And Domestic Applications
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) – has begun adding listings for the 2014 model year, with coverage for nine makes and 13 2014 models.
Identifying The Toughest Wheel Bearing Jobs
Some wheel bearing jobs are easy. These are typically unitized hub units. All that is required is removing the caliper, rotor, axle nut and the four bolts holding on the unit. Some wheel bearing jobs can take as many as three hours and require removal of the knuckle from the vehicle. Collected in this article are some of the most difficult vehicles as reported by technicians, labor guides and bearing manufacturers.
Loaded Shocks & Struts: More Application, Better Solution
When loaded struts were first introduced, the target market was the DIY crowd. However, it was clear that being able to source a spring and related hardware in one box was a big advantage for shops. These units can be a productivity gold mine that can help you bill more hours in a bay by eliminating the disassembly and assembly when transferring the spring and upper plate.
Increased Transfer Case Motor Coverage From CARDONE
CARDONE Industries has announced increased transfer case motor coverage with A1 CARDONE Reman Transfer Case Motors.
Five Wheel Bearing R&Rs That Have a Bad Reputation
Some wheel bearing jobs can take as many as three hours and require removal of the knuckle from the vehicle. Collected in this article are some of the most difficult vehicles as reported by technicians, labor guides and bearing manufacturers.
Repair Shop Helps Family Whose SUV Was Vandalized With Sugar
Technicians at Homolak’s Automotive Repair and Technical Services in Medina, OH, reached out to a family whose SUV was recently vandalized by someone who had poured sugar in the gas tank. In addition to repairing the sugar damage, the technicians made several other safety-related repairs on the vehicle.
Tech Talk: ‘Baywatch’
Problem “models” that technicians see on a regular basis
Monroe Quick-Strut Assemblies Available for Nearly Two Dozen Additional Light Truck, SUV Models
Tenneco announced it has expanded its line of Monroe Quick-Strut replacement strut assemblies to cover nearly two dozen additional popular light truck and sport-utility vehicle models. Monroe Quick-Strut assemblies are designed to help automotive service professionals reduce the time needed to perform a complete, high-quality strut replacement.