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
Formula Truck: The Future of Motorsports?
August can be one of the cruelest months for racing fans. Races seem to linger unwatched for long periods on the DVR. Going to races in the hot weather can be torture. Also, most of the series have entered into the doldrums with fans performing mind numbing calculations of who will be the champion if X, Y or Z happens.
Bendix Team is Thinking Inside the Box
To help get consumers in and out of the bays faster, the Bendix team is including all value-added components (where required or applicable) like hardware, sensors and clips right in the box. This move now makes the brand the industry leader in providing content enhancements.
The Bendix Team Helps Outfit Repair Shops with Technician Promotions
From May 1 through December 31, 2010, professional technicians who purchase qualifying Bendix products will not only be offering their customers high quality brake pads and shoes, they will also be outfitting their shops with high-quality, premium-branded shop items.
Bendix Rebate Program Gives Consumers the Green Light to Shop
Between April 1 and May 31, 2010, consumers can be rewarded when they purchase premium Bendix brake pads or shoes from participating retailers or repair shops.
Rotor & Resurfacing Response: The Industry Responds to the Midas/Glad Controversy
The response to last month’s article on the settlement of the Midas and Mike Glad lawsuit in California was overwhelming, and the conversation went in some unexpected directions.
Breaking News: Toyota Announces Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety
Rigorously Tested Reinforced Pedals Will Eliminate the Excess Friction that Caused Sticking
Tech Feature: Boosting Profits Through Turbocharger Services
A turbo’s basic purpose is to boost power, so when an otherwise healthy engine suddenly becomes anemic, it often (but not always) means turbo trouble.
Tech Tip: SKF Offers Preventive Maintenance Recommendations and Tips for Avoiding Bearing Failure
A recent technical bulletin by SKF provides preventive maintenance recommendations for avoiding premature bearing failure, including tips on how to prevent repeat failures and assure customer safety.