VIEWPOINT: Bad Advice For Lug Nuts
I am a sucker for helping stranded motorists, and this pothole season is no exception. So far I have seen two lower ball joint failures, one u-joint pole vault and a separated tie rod. I think people are at their best when others are at their worst. I recently stopped to help a Subaru at
Centric Parts Debuts New Sales Training Tools
Centric Parts has announced an expansion of its training program. Centric’s newest educational tools include online and print resources designed to provide expert-level information about brake systems, the brake manufacturing process, brake theory and technical issues, as well as an in-depth look at Centric’s growing product range with installation tips, features and benefits, and product
Bosch Adds New Part Numbers To Braking, Wiper Lines
Robert Bosch LLC, leading global supplier of automotive parts to original equipment manufacturers and the independent aftermarket, has announced the addition of five new SKUs for March 2015. The additions have been made to its QuietCast and Bosch Blue Brake Pad lines and Bosch Twin Wiper Blade sets. Bosch QuietCast and Bosch Blue Brake Pads Bosch
Loaded Caliper Installation Guidelines
Caliper replacement is often the best course of action to ensure that a braking system will perform at an optimal level, both in terms of safety, performance and maximizing brake pad life. There are a bunch of small reasons to recommend caliper replacement: rubber boots, seals and gaskets that wear down, dry up and eventually
Ford Fusion Alignment Spec (2005-‘13)
Millions of Ford Fusions were sold in the U.S. between 2005 and 2013. When it comes to alignments, it is critical to diagnose the customer first, to find out if their Fusion drifts or pulls, and then to check all of the possibilities for the complaint before throwing it on the alignment rack. Front Suspension
Bosch Releases 50 New Part Numbers
Robert Bosch LLC has released 50 new part numbers for February 2015. These new part numbers include brake pads, wiper blade sets, a new alternator and two new remanufactured starters. Bosch QuietCast and Bosch Blue Brake Pads Bosch has added 45 new brake pad sets to its braking components portfolio with hardware kits included for
Bendix Grows Reman Business, Responding To Industry Demand For OE-Quality Components
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC says it is continuing to build on its nearly 40-year legacy as a remanufacturing leader, growing its reman business and further developing its operations and offerings. The company currently offers remanufactured brake shoes, valves, air dryers, compressors and electronics for commercial vehicles. “Across the industry, we’re seeing a renewed focus
Finding, Fixing Runout and Disc Thickness Variation
Now that the warped rotor myth is busted, and we’re not just replacing the rotor and moving on, what are we doing instead? Measuring runout First, check for rotor surface runout with the wheel mounted. Components should be marked as you perform an inspection of the assembly. By measuring the rotor on the hub, you
Akebono Congratulates General Motors On ‘North American Truck Of The Year’ Award For Chevrolet Colorado
Akebono Brake Corp. congratulates General Motors on receiving the Motor Trend North American Truck of the Year award for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The award-winning truck is equipped with foundation brake components provided by Akebono, which the company says are designed to improve brake performance, pedal feel and reduce noise and vibration. “We congratulate our
Wheel Bearings: Measurement and Torque
Wheel bearings are either of the ball or tapered roller variety. Front wheel bearing applications are an angular-type ball bearing, which will accept greater thrust loads than a Conrad-type bearing, and will accept a 100 percent load in the radial or thrust position and any combination of a 100 percent load. A tapered roller bearing
