Raybestos Adds New Dual Bleeder Part Numbers To Element3 Brake Caliper Line
The new dual bleeder part numbers cover several popular vehicles-in-operation (VIO) applications such as the Ford 150 and Honda Civic.
IPA Tools Tech Tip: Uneven Brake Wear
If a customer has uneven brake wear and you just assume it is a bad caliper and replace it, you may be guessing incorrectly. Imploded brake hoses and stuck proportioning valves produce hidden symptoms that are not easily diagnosed.
Brake Job: 2014-Current GM Full-Sized Trucks
There are three brake packages for the GMTK2.
Brembo Brakes Featured On New 2020 Karma Revero GT
Brembo has worked closely with the engineering team at Karma Automotive to provide a light weight, low drag brake system for the new luxury electric vehicle.
Brake Job: 2015-Current Chevrolet Camaro
GM’s Alpha platform is a rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive platform used for the sixth-generation Camaro. This generation includes a variety of engines, ranging from a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder to a 6.2L supercharged V8. With this wide range of powertrains, the brake systems technicians may encounter can vary depending on what is under the hood.
Putting The Spring In Your Brake Jobs
Brake hardware is often a second thought when it comes to replacing a set of brake pads. I can remember not that long ago when it was rare that any new hardware was included with the replacement brake pads.
White Calipers, Deep Pockets
The Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) has a hardened tungsten carbide coating and specially developed brake pads to improve performance and reduce brake dust.
Motorcar Parts Of America Launches Brake Caliper Product Line
The company expects the new line to contribute $30 million in sales this fiscal year.
Stopping Brake Noise
Squeals, groans, creaks and chatters are all noises nobody wants to hear when they apply their brakes. Whether a vehicle is brand new or one that is 10 years old with 120,000 miles on the odometer, most people today expect their brakes to be quiet and not squeal, groan or howl in protest every time the vehicle comes to a halt.
Understanding Today’s Performance Brake Components
The first question to ask yourself and the customer is what does brake performance mean and how does it apply to their vehicle? A driver’s expectations can vary depending on their experience and how much propaganda they have absorbed.
