Timing Belt Replacement on Jeep’s 2.4L PowerTech Engine
In its short life, the engine was available in the 2002-’06 Jeep Liberty (first generation), as well as the 2004-’06 Jeep Wrangler, but was discontinued when Jeep introduced the Compass and Patriot small crossovers.
Diagnostic Solutions: Steering Geometry Diagnostics
Bent steering knuckle assemblies are easy to
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
Building Ford Strokers: Making the Most of a Windsor
Typically the questions with a stroker are, ‘How big can you make it?’; ‘How big do you want it?’; and ‘How are you going to swing all that mass in there?’ explains John Nijssen, aka Stroker John.
NUCAP Industries Approves Elig Industrial Company as NRS Licensee
The deal allows Elig Industrial Company to process NUCAP’s NRS mechanical friction attachment technology on their range of self-manufactured brake backing plates for automotive, motorcycle, truck, bus, industrial and railway friction products.
Fras-le North America Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in the U.S.
Fras-le North America Inc. has announced it will begin producing heavy-duty brake linings at its friction manufacturing facility in Prattville, AL. This is the first time that Fras-le has produced heavy-duty brake linings in the U.S.
Bendix by Honeywell Introduces New Point-of-Sale Materials to Help Repair Shops Educate Customers
Honeywell Friction Materials, the maker of Bendix brake products, is launching a completely revised point-of-sale kit that provides repair shops with all the tools necessary to both show and tell the tangible benefits of receiving the best brake job possible for their vehicle.
Fras-le Brings Formula Truck to AAPEX 2011
Fras-le North America Inc. will exhibit at AAPEX 2011, Nov. 1-3, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV, with a unique twist. The company has turned part of its booth (#2658) into an interactive foam cast display of a Class 8 truck to show off its sponsorship of Formula Truck.
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.
Bendix Team Launches National Teen Driver Safety Campaign to Elevate Interest in Vehicle Maintenance
Repair shops and technicians may soon be seeing new faces walk through their doors. A recent survey commissioned by Honeywell Friction Materials, maker of Bendix Brakes, has lead the company to launch a national consumer initiative aimed at educating young drivers and their parents about proper vehicle care and maintenance.