Why Brake Pads and Rotors Should be Replaced Together
Brake pads and rotors should always be replaced in pairs. Pairing new pads with worn rotors could cause a lack of proper surface contact between the pads and rotors, resulting in noise, vibration, or less-than-peak stopping performance. While there are different schools of thought on this paired part replacement, at ADVICS, our technicians always recommend
Ceramic vs. Semi-Metallic Brake Pads: How They Work and What They’re Made Of
Your customers rely on their vehicles to get them safely from point A to point B, and they also rely on their brake pads and brake rotors to provide reliable stops each and every time. So how does the vehicle’s friction system work and what role do disc brake pads play? Once you understand how
Brake Pad Edge Codes – What Can They Tell You?
The edge code is a language written by engineers, federal entities and industry associations.
The Real Cost of Installing Cheap Brake Pads
The brake repair market is starting to become dominated by a “good enough” mentality.
Better Brake Law Update
Learn the latest about the salmon-inspired law.
Identifying Brake Issues With Brake Dust
Brake dust can indicate what could be wrong. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Drilled and Slotted Rotors
There’s real science behind the location of holes, slots and grooves in today’s brake rotors. Plus, they look great too.
Brake Pads – Customer Questions
Consumers have questions about brake pads. They ask us, so we figure we’ll share them so you can be prepared.
Spotting Brake System Failures
The main culprit of friction material separation is typically corrosion.
O’Reilly Unveils BrakeBest Select Pro Pads and Rotors
The private-label pads and rotors are available online and in O’Reilly stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
Quiet Brakes (VIDEO)
The gold standard of brake noise testing is the Society of Automotive Engineers J2521. Sponsored by Akebono Brakes.
Bosch Releases 102 Aftermarket Parts in Q2 2023
The new Bosch products cover nearly 25 million vehicles in North America, the company said.