Strong Support for Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
Industry support is strong for the Car Care Council’s largest-ever consumer vehicle check-up event, to be held in conjunction with the 49th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, MI, on Sunday, Oct. 7.
Rotor Runout and DTV: How to Decrease Comebacks with Two Simple Tools
Replacing rotors on every brake job is not a cost effective or efficient way to perform brake service. You may save 10 to 15 minutes by not having to use a dial indicator and a micrometer, but your chance for comebacks can dramatically increase.
Honda Performance Modifications
While the “fast and furious” nature of the import performance market has cooled down, there is still some excitement in the market and you shouldn’t be surprised to find a customer at your front counter asking if you can do this kind of work, says Import Specialist Contributor Bob Dowie.
Car Care Council Hosting Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
The largest-ever consumer vehicle check-up event will be hosted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the 49th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show this October in Midland, MI. Designed to provide vehicle maintenance awareness for consumers, the Midland event will not only be unique in its size, but also in its educational purpose, the council says. Students enrolled in Northwood’s Automotive Aftermarket Management program will have the opportunity to help plan and operate the event with the Car Care Council.
FMVSS 126 NHTSA takes on ESC
By September 1, 2012, every car manufactured or imported in the U.S. must be equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 126). While I am opposed to new legislation that makes anything more expensive or complicated, this is one law that I support because it could put
Honeywell Friction Materials Doubles the Size of its Annual Customer Loyalty Program
Both automotive service center technicians and counterpeople will be rewarded for their loyalty to Bendix products this year with the launch of Ultimate Rewards 2012, the newly expanded and simplified incentive program from Bendix.
Win a Ford F-150 Lariat From Performance Friction
Visitors to the Performance Friction website can register to win a brand new 2012 Ford F-150 4X4 Lariat equipped with a PFC Big Brake Kit.
NUCAP Introduces New Drag Reduction Technology (DRT)
NUCAP Industries Inc. has announced its latest solution to improve brake performance, a brake hardware offering designed to reduce brake drag on many of the most popular vehicles. Brake drag is a common issue where the brake pads do not fully retract from the rotor during off-braking periods. The unwanted brake drag creates unnecessary rolling resistance, heat and noise.
Symptoms of a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing – Timken Offers Warning Signs
Signs of a worn wheel hub bearing vary in severity. Some may be difficult to detect, leading to damage before corrective action can be taken. The timeframe in which damage occurs is linked to driving conditions and/or the mechanical practices that were followed at installation. Noise is a classic sign of a bad wheel bearing
Preemptive Diagnostics: Solving Pulsation Complaints Before They Happen
Here is a scenario: A shop performs a brake job on a vehicle. The front pads and rotors are replaced. On the test drive, the vehicle had zero signs of pulsation, even after an aggressive break-in procedure. Six months and 6,000 miles later, the customer is back complaining of a pulsation in the pedal. So what has happened in 6,000 miles?