NAPA Brakes Offers Service Dealers the Chance ‘Take a Brake’ and Win a 2006 Dodge Charger Hemi
The "Take A Brake" promotion from NAPA Brakes gives service dealers a great deal on an assortment of the world’s best brake parts, a Domino’s Pizza Party and a chance to win a Dodge Charger HEMI at the GFS Marketplace 400 race at Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 20.
Preventing Brake Fade: Maximizing How Friction Materials Handle Heat
Brake fade is something nobody wants to experience. When you step down on the brake pedal with a certain amount of force, the vehicle should slow predictably. But when the brakes get too hot and start to fade, it takes more and more pedal effort to get the same amount of braking force. Eventually the
PBR Expands Aftermarket Brake Component Presence in North America
In a move that will strengthen their position in the North American Aftermarket, PBR International is pleased to announce a new distribution arrangement with Worldwide Parts and Accessories Corporation, otherwise known as WORLDPAC.
Bendix Understands the Importance of Up-to-Date Brake Training
Honeywell Consumer Products Group offers comprehensive brake, automotive electrical and ABS evening training classes at your location. Boost your shop’s reputation and run your business more efficiently and profitably by keeping your staff up-to-date on the latest techniques, products and tips. Training technicians is an important step in keeping your shop on top.
StopTech Brakes Dominate Daytona in Grand-Am Cup Opener
The #96 H&R Springs/StopTech Brakes BMW M3, driven by Chris Gleason and Bill Auberlen, began the 2006 Grand-Am Cup season with another dominant performance on Friday, Jan. 27.
Tenneco Offering $25 Consumer Rebate on Monroe Premium Brake Pads
Tenneco Inc. is supporting the national launch of its new Monroe Ceramics and Monroe Dynamics premium brake pads with an exclusive $25 consumer cash rebate program throughout 2006.
Alignment Equipment
From the brake pad to the shock absorber, every product that you come in contact with at a shop has a history that goes back at least 75 years. We will look at different product categories and track the innovations that have shaped these products and the future for these segments. Alignment Retrospective In the
Tech Update: Good Vibrations
Suspension Vibrations Could Have Your Customers Singing The Blues The song “Good Vibrations” by the Beach Boys may have been a big hit in its day, but there’s no such thing as good vibrations or noise when it comes to a customer’s vehicle. Vibrations are annoying and may be a warning signal that something’s amiss.
Diagnostic Solutions: Master Cylinder Diagnosis
Although the mechanics of modern master cylinders seem deceptively simple, today’s dual-piston or tandem master cylinders still require the utmost in care and attention to maintain safe, reliable operation. The tandem master cylinder contains two piston assemblies; one for each axle set or diagonally located pair of brakes. Each piston assembly has two lip seals
Tech Tip: Use Proper Torque When Installing Wheel Fasteners
It’s not difficult to torque wheel fasteners properly, but it’s not difficult to foul up the job, either. The average foot-pounds of torque needed to keep today’s wheel fasteners safely in place is between 65- and 80-foot-pounds.