Bendix Promotion to Benefit Consumers and Repair Shops
Drivers are keeping their vehicles longer, which translates into more trips to the shop for general routine maintenance. Honeywell’s Friction Materials business, maker of Bendix brakes, is launching the “Bounce Back with Bendix” consumer offer for 2011 that eases repair costs while also helping independent repair shops by promoting return visits.
Wagner ThermoQuiet Pads Now Available for 2011 Ford Fiesta and Jeep Grand Cherokee Models
Each ThermoQuiet pad also incorporates Federal-Mogul’s award-winning, proprietary Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI) one-piece pad design and unique Wagner EDGE Laser-Shaped Friction technology for quieter performance, superior stopping power and longer pad life. Many ThermoQuiet pad sets also come complete with installation hardware kits.
Uniformity in Uniforms
In Pittsburgh, a man awaits a trial for manslaughter. He is, or was at the time, a technician for a repair shop. He had been assigned inspect the brakes on a Dodge Caravan. The driver of the van had brought the vehicle to the shop for a brake inspection because the brakes “did not feel right.”
Tech Tip: Rotors Don’t Cause Most Rotor Problems
Troubleshooting a disc brake rotor problem can be tricky if you assume the rotor is the culprit. In many cases, the root of the problem is anything, but the rotor. The good thing is that, in most cases, the rotor itself can reveal where the trouble really lies. Here are some troubleshooting tips that will help you screen and identify other possible causes.
Federal-Mogul Expands Wagner ThermoQuiet Product Line
Federal-Mogul has added coverage for several late-model foreign nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles to its line of Wagner ThermoQuiet brakes. Among the new products are what the company says are the aftermarket’s first replacement front brake pads for 2011 Hyundai Sonata models.
FRAS-LE Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket
FRAS-LE, one of the largest friction materials manufacturers in the world, has appointed Randy Mordue as its director of sales and marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket.
Bendix Team Helping Students with its ‘The Passion that Drives You’ Scholarship Contest
This month and next, candidates interested in a career in automotive technology or repair will be able to vie for scholarships from the Bendix team yet again in the brand’s second The Passion that Drives You scholarship contest. And to add to the excitement, the Bendix team is including a chance to earn a Grand Prize trip for two to a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) race in 2011.
Hawk Performance Posts More Than $109,000 for SCCA and NASA Through Contingency Program
Hawk Performance announces that they are an Official Contingency Sponsor of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) 2010 National Championship Runoffs and the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) 2010 National Championships. These two events truly epitomize what is great about grassroots road racing. As part of these partnerships, Hawk Performance has launched a substantial national contingency program that will benefit their entire membership.
New Raybestos Professional Grade Packaging Makes Selling Easier
New packaging for Raybestos Brakes – a member of the Affinia family of brands and the Official Brakes of NASCAR – will be released later this fall. The new Raybestos Professional Grade packaging was redesigned to unleash the power of clear communication. Compelling facts and attention-grabbing visuals provide the product validation technicians need to confidently sell a premium brake job.
WHEEL BEARING Q&A: What, When & Why
How much load can a wheel bearing carry? On a typical passenger vehicle weighing around 3,400 pounds, each pair of front-wheel bearings, as well as the rear-wheel or axle bearings, support around 850 pounds, depending on the weight balance and driveline configuration. If it’s a 6,000-pound SUV, each bearing might carry about 1,500 pounds. This