Proper Rotor Service Prevents Comebacks
Everybody who works on brakes knows what brake rotors do. They provide a friction surface for the disc brake pads to rub against when the brakes are applied. The friction created by the pads rubbing against the rotor generates heat and brings the vehicle to a stop.
ACDelco Expands Offering Of Coated Rotors And Calipers
The expansion will add 54 new calipers and more than 200 rotor part numbers to the ACDelco brake catalog.
On-Car Rotor Resurfacing
One of my favorite pieces of shop equipment is the on-the-car brake lathes. Not only does they resurface the rotors to the center line of the wheel bearings, they speed the job up in some cases. Its a win/win situation. I remember the earlier models of on car lathes that were a complete pain to set up. Not with today’s equipment, they are painless if you know wat you are doing.
Wagner Brake Extends Rotor, Drum And Hydraulic Coverage
Wagner has expanded its application coverage on 464 brake rotor, drum and hydraulic part numbers for a combined total of nearly 160 million registered vehicles.
Rotor Failure: Why Rotors Crack And Make Noise
Just about every rotor is made of cast iron, but what can make or break a rotor are ingredients like carbon, silica and pearlite. Also, how a rotor is cast and cooled can determine its final properties. This is called the science of metallurgy. Ensuring that a rotor has the right metallurgy costs the manufacturer time and money. The raw materials don’t necessarily cost more, but the manufacturing process may require more expensive equipment. The energy and labor costs may also be higher.
Subaru/Honda: Rear Rotor Rubbing On Backplate After Installation
On some Subarus, Hondas and other vehicles utilizing a “drum-in-hat” type parking brake system operated in a corrosive environment (road deicers, salt, etc) the new rear brake rotor may rub against the backing plate.
New Or Old, Rotors Must Be Measured
Measuring the rotor thickness should be part of any brake job. Even if it looks like it is below specifications, it should be measured and documented on the repair order. This can be the best sales tool and the best defense against a customer claiming that you replaced their rotors unnecessarily.
Wagner Brake Expands Premium E-Shield Brake Rotor Coverage
Wagner recently expanded the E-Shield premium rotor line to more than 450 part numbers, which places coverage at approximately 95 percent of target market coverage, according to the company.
BRAKELIGHT: Two Piece Rotors
This rotor gives a new meaning to “two-piece rotor.” According to Andy Polin of AB&S Undercar Specialists, the customer wanted to know why they did not replace the rotors with two-piece rotors like those that were originally on the car.
HELLA Introduces New PAGID High Carbon Disc Brake Rotors
HELLA Pagid Brake Systems, a supplier of aftermarket replacement brake system parts, has just launched the new line of HELLA Pagid High Carbon Disc Brake Rotors. These new advanced rotors are designed to deliver motorsports performance and reliability in a wide range of everyday road vehicles. Using OE specifications, HELLA Pagid is able to provide