Hybrids And Electrics: The Future Of Your Shop
Vehicles are having a very noisy rebirth. The type of work you are going to be seeing is changing as the vehicle mix begins to evolve toward more electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as cars with small, turbocharged engines.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Hosts 11th Information Technology Summit
This year’s summit focused on supply chain communication. A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Alliance 2016 Outstanding Technology Partner award to GCommerce.
Runout And DTV: Decreasing Comebacks With Two Simple Tools
Even if you use new rotors, your chance of a pulsation comeback could be greater than if you left the old rotors on the vehicle. Runout in the hub and new rotor can stack up to cause disc thickness variation (DTV) in a few thousand miles. DTV is the main cause of pulsation.
Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010 Alignment
If you were to look at the underside of a 2005-’10 Chevy Cobalt or Pontiac G5, the layout doesn’t look that much different than a 1995-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier or Pontiac Sunfire.
Hofmann Introduces geodyna 8250p Wheel Balancer
The Integrated Wheel Lift automatically raises the wheel to the last centering height with the platform returning to rest position for reduced floor-to-cycle time.
DTV Pulsation and BTV Judder Differences
Looking at the big picture of the measurements, vehicle and driver together is the only way to solve a customer complaint when it comes to brakes. Having the knowledge of what is happening between the rotor, pad and caliper is also key.
Regenerative Braking Service
Regenerative braking is nothing new, it’s been around just about as long as there have been electric trolley cars and electric trains. The difference is that the car industry has only recently adopted a regenerative braking system for itself.
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.
Raybestos And Schwartz Performance Team Up To Restore An American Classic
Jeff Schwartz, president of Schwartz Performance, talks about his latest project, the Raybestos 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback.
Raybestos 1969 Mustang Showcases Off-The-Shelf Raybestos Parts
In July 2015, Raybestos teamed up with world-renowned Schwartz Performance to restore the Raybestos 1969 Mustang. The Mustang was built from a rust-free bare shell that was assembled at Ford’s San Jose, CA plant. The car spent its life in California and Arizona.
