Tech Tip: Bleeding Brakes Manually
At times, we need to remember to go back to basic, old-fashioned procedures to solve an issue. This was the case on a GMC pickup in which a technician couldn’t get the brakes bled after replacing the lines.
Monroe Brakes Product Coverage Has Grown By 88.3M Vehicles In 2016
The company says the Monroe Brakes brand represents a single-source solution for automotive service providers seeking premium, OE-equivalent brake components that help enhance technician productivity and ensure strong customer satisfaction and loyalty.
New Monroe Brakes Master Catalog Highlights Expanded Coverage Of Automotive, Severe-Duty Applications
Tenneco has published a new Monroe Brakes master catalog featuring hundreds of additional part numbers, covering millions of passenger vehicles and severe duty/commercial vehicle applications. The Monroe Brakes line represents a comprehensive, single-source offering of ultra-premium and premium friction solutions and related brake products for the North American vehicle population. Included in the newly expanded
Brembo Adds 3 Upgrade Levels On Brakes For Nissan GT-R
Brembo has announced the three new braking options available for the Nissan GT-R. Option 1 The simplest option calls for substituting just the front 380 mm discs with oversized Brembo discs, measuring 405 mm. This upgrade does not require replacement of the original caliper but simply the bracket, which the company says is critical for repositioning
New Free Monroe Brakes Technician’s Guide Details Modern Brake System Diagnosis And Repair
The free 16-page, illustrated publication, “A Professional Technician’s Guide to Brake Service,” includes in-depth information regarding the evolution of automotive brake system technologies as well as proven steps for identifying and correcting common brake performance issues.
Bendix Brakes Announces Enhanced ‘Stop By Bendix’ Automotive Brake Product Line
The enhanced Stop by Bendix product line doubles the coverage of the previous product line to offer coverage for all makes and models of passenger cars and light-duty trucks.
Mitsubishi Tech Tip: Ringing Noise From Front Brakes
Customers may complain of a high-pitch noise from the front brakes during a low-speed light brake application. Refer to the following repair procedure to solve this noise complaint.
BRAKELIGHT: The Dawn of Disc Brakes (1966)
In 1966, disc brakes were starting to be offered on a wide variety of vehicles. The problem was that fixed opposed piston calipers were very heavy and expensive. Also, they were overkill for most common vehicles of the day.
Raybestos Adds Police Brakes To Brake Products Lineup
The new Raybestos Police friction line offers coverage for pursuit and special service vehicles that require optimal performance during high-speed activity.
Monroe Brakes ‘Safety & Savings’ Promotion Offers Consumer Rebates Of Up To $30
Consumers can earn a Visa Prepaid Card of up to $30 when they replace their worn brake pads with Monroe Brakes products this spring. Available April 1 through May 31, 2016, the Monroe Brakes “Safety & Savings” promotion offers Visa Prepaid cards for qualifying product purchases of ultra-premium Monroe Total Solution ceramic or semi-metallic (CX and DX series) brake pads.
