Tech Feature: Mazda Brake and Chassis Repair Essentials
Every job should start with the customer interview. When the appointment is made, it’s important that some questions that will help ensure a successful job get answered. The first question to ask is why the customer thinks the brakes need service. What is obvious to us is a mystery to the customer so it’s important that we establish what it is that has the customer concerned. There is nothing more disappointing to a customer than to spend money on a repair and not have their concerns addressed.
Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle to Build Raybestos Brakes ’64 GTO-R
The Raybestos GTO-R will be given away to one lucky professional mechanic or do-it-yourselfer Raybestos customer as part of an upcoming summer 2011 North American sales promotion, and the build process will be chronicled in national television, magazines, social media and exclusive content on the company’s RaybestosGarage.com micro-site.
MOOG Chassis Parts Undefeated in Chase After Jimmie Johnson Wins at Dover; Jeff Burton Crew Chief Todd Berrier Wins ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Federal-Mogul Corporation’s MOOG steering and suspension brand is two-for-two in the 2010 Chase for the Sprint Cup as Jimmie Johnson and the #48 Lowe’s/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet dominated the action in Sunday’s AAA 400 at Dover (DE) International Speedway.
Deeza Chassis Released 301 New Part Numbers in 1st Half of 2010
The releases include some late-model domestic applications, like Ford Flex, all-new Mustang and Fusion, as well as many import applications such as Audi A4, BMW 7 Series, Hyundai Genesis, Mercedes-Benz C- and E-Class, Mazda 6 and Nissan Murano.
Tech Feature: Diagnosing and Replacing Chassis & Ride Control Parts
Worn chassis parts are often-overlooked causes of tire wear, steering and handling problems, and even road noise. Worn tie rods are the most common culprit for causing rapid tire wear, but worn control arm bushings or ball joints can also contribute to tire wear.
Deeza Chassis Parts Adopts Environmentally Friendly Packaging
Deeza Chassis Parts recently adopted environmentally friendly packaging for all of its products. The company now places all of its metal parts into anti-corrosive packages before shipping to ensure they remain rust-free during transportation and storage.
Z Sport, Part 2: Powering Subaru WRX Engine & Chassis Upgrades
A few months back, I highlighted a project car being built by Z Sport. The car is now back together and running. Charles Damewood, the car’s owner and a principle at Z Sport, has been driving the car to break in the engine, and get an idea of what needs to be sorted out as far as engine management before doing a full on dynamometer test. As soon as fuel mapping and software issues are resolved, we will get full performance testing data and publish a follow up.
Deeza Chassis Parts Announces Enhanced E-Commerce Capabilities
The company’s catalog is available electronically in AAIA Legacy and ACES compliant formats.
Kia Preventive Maintenance: Chassis, Engine & Brake Repairs
More Kias on the road means more repair and maintenance opportunities for the import car specialist, so don’t let them pass you by. In this article, Bob Dowie focuses on the most common problems and maintenance items that have them finding their way into your bays – like check engine light, brake and chassis repairs.
New MOOG Master Chassis Catalog Includes More Than 800 New Parts
Among the new parts highlighted in the new catalog are more than 200 sway bar link kits, 192 tie rod ends, 123 control arms, 76 ball joints, 68 control arm bushing kits, and 43 strut mounts. Federal-Mogul also has dramatically expanded MOOG coverage of sway bar bushing kits, coil spring seats/isolators, pitman arms, drag links and other components.