Brake Service: 2008-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia And Buick Enclave
The 2008-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave represent a large portion of GM. These vehicles can be front- or all-wheel drive. All models have the same rear disc brake setup with the parking brake in the hat of the rotor. All Lambda platform vehicles incorporate Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) ABS and Stabilitrak electronic stability control.
VIDEO: Brake Drag And Fuel Economy
Andrew Markel discusses brake hardware, and how these tiny replacement parts can increase fuel economy by reducing brake drag. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Akebono Releases 31 New Part Numbers
The release expands vehicle coverage for Akebono’s Pro-ACT, Performance and EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad lines by almost 9 million vehicles.
Bosch Expands Braking, Engine Management, Oil Filter And Rotating Machine Product Lines
Bosch has added new parts coverage for vehicles from Volkswagen, Ford, Lexus, BMW, Toyota and more in February. The new SKUs cover more than 21.6 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada, offering OE fit, form and function for select vehicles needing replacement brakes, engine management components, oil filters, starters and alternators.
Centric Parts Introduces New TACTICAL Police Duty Brake Pads By StopTech
Centric Parts offers TACTICAL Police Duty Brake Pads for all current police pursuit/patrol vehicles including Chevrolet Caprice, Impala and Tahoe, Dodge Charger, Ford Crown Victoria, Police Interceptor (Explorer) and Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus).
New Study On Brake Pad Failure Modes And Corrosion Find Some Vehicles Pose A Significant Safety Risk
In a recent engineering field study of 3,200 brake pads, the Global Brake Safety Council analyzed discarded pads to find out it the pad had failed or just worn past specifications. The study classified each of the pads into five distinct categories or failure modes. The study also took into account the geographic location of where the pad was collected to help make the connection between corrosion of the backing plate, shims, and attached hardware.
Buick Regal (2011-2016) Brake Pad And Rotor Replacement
The fifth-generation Buick Regal might seem like an easy car to repair on the surface when the pads need replacement, but if you assume that this is just another Buick, you could quickly find yourself in trouble.
Electronic Brake Pad Wear Sensor Diagnostics
Electronic brake pad wear sensors can be found on a variety of vehicles, including domestics like Cadillac and Chevy. Also, brake pad wear sensors can be found on BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi vehicles.
Bosch Expands Coverage To More Than 48.8M Vehicles In November
Bosch has added new parts coverage for vehicles from Chrysler, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Acura, Ford, Mazda and more.
Centric Parts Introduces Next Generation PQ PRO Disc Brake Pads
This friction line has been developed with the professional technician in mind and addresses key service issues that plague many of today’s professional service technicians and their customers, such as brake fade, weak braking response and excessive noise.
PBR Brand Brake Pads Are Now Available Direct Online In 4 Proven Formulas
The new pads are available direct online for DIY and DIFM overnight deliveries at PBRbrakes.com.
Bosch Expands Braking, Starter, Alternator And Fuel Pump Product Lines
The new SKUs cover more than 145.36 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada.
